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Petroselinum

Petroselinum

9.9
A green herb like garden parsley used to flavor food
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Petroselinum includes several species, the most well known being garden parsley.

Examples

  • Many herbs in the Petroselinum genus have culinary and ornamental uses.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of different Petroselinum species.

  • I bought some fresh Petroselinum for my salad.

  • Have you tried cooking with Petroselinum?

  • The genus Petroselinum is often used in Mediterranean cuisine for its fragrant leaves.

  • Parsley, a common herb from the Petroselinum genus, adds flavor and decoration to many dishes.

  • Many cooks prefer fresh Petroselinum over dried herbs to enhance the taste of their meals.

Compounds

Petroselinum crispum
6.4

A small herb with green leaves used to add flavor and color to food, also called parsley

Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum
7.9

A parsley with flat leaves used in cooking for its strong flavor

Petroselinum crispum tuberosum
9.9

A parsley plant with smooth leaves and a thick edible root

Surface Forms

Petroselinum singular
Petroselina plural

Etymology

Petroselinum comes from Greek parts petro- 'rock' and selinon 'parsley', so it literally means 'rock parsley'. It was used for the parsley that grew on rocky ground, and that is why the plant group name points to the familiar herb parsley.