Garden parsley (Petroselinum crispum, Fl. Transsilv.: 254 (1866))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: (Mill.) Fuss

Bibliography: Fl. Transsilv.: 254 (1866)

Year: 1866

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Petroselinum

Vegetable: False

Observations: NW. Africa, Balkan Pen.

Description

Garden parsley, known scientifically as Petroselinum crispum, is a biennial herb that holds a beloved place in many gardens and kitchens around the world. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, a group that also includes other widely-used aromatic plants such as carrots, celery, and dill.

Originating from regions in Northwestern Africa and the Balkan Peninsula, parsley has long been cherished not only for its culinary uses but also for its medicinal properties. The plant was first extensively documented by botanists in the 19th century and was included in the flora records of Transylvania in 1866. Since then, it has gained immense popularity, cultivated in both home gardens and on a commercial scale.

The plant itself showcases bright green, finely curled or flat leaves that emit a fresh, grassy aroma. These leaves are commonly used as a garnish to enhance the visual appeal and flavor of a wide array of dishes, from salads and soups to stews and sauces. Beyond its use as a garnish, garden parsley is often employed as a key ingredient in various culinary traditions, adding both color and a slight bitterness that can balance rich flavors.

From a nutritional standpoint, parsley is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It includes high levels of vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A, as well as a fair amount of iron and folate. This nutritional profile makes it a valuable addition to a balanced diet.

Aside from its role in cooking, garden parsley has been historically used as a medicinal herb. Traditional medicine practices have turned to parsley for relief from digestive issues, as a diuretic, and as a source of antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress in the body.

In conclusion, Petroselinum crispum, or garden parsley, is a versatile herb that enriches our lives through its culinary and medicinal uses. Its widespread cultivation from its native regions in Northwestern Africa and the Balkan Peninsula to gardens across the globe speaks to its enduring appeal and utility. With its bright, aromatic leaves and robust health benefits, garden parsley continues to be a staple in kitchens and herbal remedies worldwide.

Common Names

Dan: almindelig persille, persille, rød lungeurt
Swe: fransk lungört, röd lungört, uppländsk vallört, persilja, bladpersilja, rotpersilja
Eng: garden parsley, parsley, common parsley
Tur: maydanos
Fra: persil cultivé, persil
Deu: petersilie
Por: cheiro-verde, salsa, salsa-comum, salsa-hortense, salsinha
Hun: kerti petrezselyem
Spa: perejil
Fin: persilja
Nob: persille
Nno: persille
Ces: petržel obecná, petržlen záhradny
Ita: prezzemolo
En: Garden parsley, Parsley, Common garden parsley, Common parsley, Curled Parsley
Af: Pietersielie
Sq: Majdanozi
Ar: بقدونس
Hy: Մաղադանոս
Az: Cəfəri
Ba: Петрушка үләне
Eu: Perrexil
Be: Пятрушка звычайная
Bn: পার্সলে
Bs: Peršun
Br: Perisilh
Bg: Обикновен магданоз
Ca: Julivert, Julivert ver
Zh: Ou qin, 歐芹
Hr: Peršin
Cs: Petržel obecná, Petržlen záhradny
Da: Persille, Almindelig persille, Rød lungeurt
Nl: Tuinpeterselie, Peterselie, Tuin-Peterselie
Eo: Petroselo
Et: Aed-petersell
Fi: Persilja
Fr: Persil cultivé, Persil, Persil commun
Gl: Perexil
Ka: Ოხრახუში
De: Garten-Petersilie, Petersilie, Garten-Pertersilie
El: Μαϊντανός
Gn: Perehi
Ht: Pèsi
He: פטרוזיליה
Hi: अजमोद
Hu: Kerti petrezselyem
Is: Steinselja
Io: Petroselo
Id: Peterseli
Ie: Petrosel
Ga: Peirsil
It: Prezzemolo, Prezzemolo comune
Ja: Paseri
Jv: Péterséli
Kn: ಅಜಮೋದ
Kk: Ақжелкен
Ky: Ашкөк
Ko: 파슬리
Ku: Gêjnak
Lv: Pētersīļi
Lt: Petražolė
Lb: Péiterséileg
Mk: Магдонос
Mg: Persily
Ms: Pokok Pasli
No: Persille
Nb: Persille
Nn: Persille
Oc: Jolverd
Os: Басгæрдæг
Fa: جعفری
Pl: Pietruszka, Pietruszka zwyczajna
Pt: Salsa, Cheiro-verde, Salsa-comum, Salsa-hortense, Salsinha
Pt-br: Salsinha
Qu: Qhurita
Ro: Pătrunjel
Ru: Петрушка кудрявая
Sc: Pedrusìmula
Sr: Першун
Sd: پارسلي
Sk: Petržlen
Es: Navadni peteršilj, Perejil
Sv: Persilja, Fransk lungört, Röd lungört, Uppländsk vallört, Bladpersilja, Rotpersilja
Tl: Kinchay
Zh-tw: 香芹
Tg: Ҷаъфарӣ
Ta: வோக்கோசு
Th: พาร์สลีย์
Tr: Maydanoz, Maydanos
Ug: يۇمغاقسۈت
Uk: Петрушка
Wa: Pierzin
Cy: Persli
Yi: פעטרישקע

Synonyms

• Petroselinum vulgare var. crispum ((Mill.) Gray)
• Apium crispum (Mill.)
• Petroselinum hortense var. crispum ((Mill.) L.H.Bailey)
• Petroselinum sativum var. crispum ((Mill.) Gaudin)
• Carum petroselinum var. crispum ((Mill.) Beck)

Distribution

• Greece (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Albania (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Argentina Northwest (introduced)
• Argentina South (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Austria (introduced)
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• Canary Is. (introduced)
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• Utah (introduced)
• Uzbekistan (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)

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Habit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7828157)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442790-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 7