Parsley

From Encyclopediak

Parsley, a plant of the Parsley Family. The common parsley is a native of Europe, but is quite generally cultivated in gardens in the United States and used for seasoning and for table decorations. It has a smooth stem and curled or plain leaves. The variety with the curled leaves is usually preferred. Hamburg parsley has a large white root which is eaten much the same as the carrot and parsnip.