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Genus: Petroselinum Species: crispum Common Name: Parsley Family: Apiaceae + Araliaceae Order: Apiales Native: Europe and western Asia Habit: Biennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed Note: This plant is suitable for herb gardens and is grown as an annual. The leaves are used for flavoring and garnish. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, ordinary garden soil.