Petroselinum crispum tuberosum
- noun
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perejil de raíz
- Unlike regular parsley, Petroselinum crispum tuberosum is prized as much for its edible root as for its leaves.
Examples
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The chef added diced Petroselinum crispum tuberosum to the stew for its delicate flavor and texture.
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Gardeners recommend planting Petroselinum crispum tuberosum in rich, well-drained soil for best root development.
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I bought some Petroselinum crispum tuberosum at the farmer's market.
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Do you know how to cook with Petroselinum crispum tuberosum?
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Many people enjoy using Petroselinum crispum tuberosum in soups due to its rich flavor.
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To enhance the dish, sprinkle some grated Petroselinum crispum tuberosum over the pasta before serving.
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The distinctive taste of Petroselinum crispum tuberosum makes it a favorite ingredient in German cuisine.
Synonyms
A plant with smooth leaves and a large white root used as a vegetable
A white root vegetable with smooth leaves that looks like a parsnip
A white root vegetable like a carrot that you eat raw or cooked
Surface Forms
Morphology
Petroselinum + crispum + tuberosum
This is a Latin botanical name (genus + specific epithets) whose component forms are not standard English vocabulary a B1 learner would know; the literal parts ('Petroselinum', 'crispum', 'tuberosum') do not transparently signal 'root parsley' to general learners. While 'tuberosum' could hint at a tuberous/root form for those with botanical or Latin knowledge, that is specialized knowledge, so the meaning is unpredictable for an average B1 learner.
Etymology
Petroselinum crispum tuberosum comes from old Greek and Latin words: Petroselinum means 'rock parsley' because wild parsley grew on rocky ground, crispum means 'curled', and tuberosum means 'swollen root' like a small potato. So the name describes a parsley with curled leaves and a large, edible root.
