Parsley

herb · cooking · Mediterranean · plants

Comes from Greece. Parsley is native to Greece, the Balkans, and parts of North Africa like Algeria and Morocco. People have been using it for thousands of years!

Grows everywhere now. Once people discovered parsley, they brought it to Europe and other places around the world. Now it grows in gardens wherever the climate is right for it.

Herb and vegetable. Parsley is special because you can use it both as a flavoring herb and as an actual vegetable to eat. It adds a fresh, slightly peppery taste to lots of dishes.

Makes pretty flowers. Parsley is a flowering plant in a family called Apiaceae, which includes carrots and celery. Its tiny green or yellow flowers eventually make seeds for growing new plants.

Kitchen staple. People all over the world use fresh parsley to brighten up soups, salads, and cooked dishes. It's one of the most popular herbs in cooking!