ETYM Old Eng. persely, persil, French persil, Latin petroselinum rock parsley. Related to Celery.
1. Annual or perennial herb with aromatic finely-cut leaves; SYN. Petroselinum crispum.
2. Aromatic herb with flat or curly leaves.
Biennial herb Petroselinum crispum of the carrot family, Umbelliferae, cultivated for flavoring and its nutrient properties, being rich in vitamin C and minerals. Up to 45 cm/1.5 ft high, it has pinnate, aromatic leaves and yellow umbelliferous flowers.