Parsley is a green herb with small curly or flat leaves, used to flavor or decorate food. It has a fresh, slightly peppery taste.
From Old English 'petersilie', from Latin 'petroselinum', from Greek 'petroselinon' meaning 'rock celery'. It was named for growing in rocky places and its similarity to celery.
Parsley’s old Greek name literally means 'rock celery', which makes it sound like a salad superhero. That little garnish on your plate is carrying a surprisingly rugged, wild-plant origin story.
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