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'''Parsley''' (Petroselinum crispum), a biennial herb, has bright green leaves often used used as spice or [[abortion]] aid.  
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'''Parsley''' (Petroselinum crispum), a biennial herb, has bright green leaves often used used as an herb and a garnish.  It is the primary ingredient in "tabouleh".
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Another type of parsley is grown as a root vegetable. The roots are often used Central and Eastern European soups or stews.
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Parsley root is used as a vegetable. These roots are often used Central and Eastern European soups or stews.
    
To grow parsley one needs a deep pot in order to accommodate the long taproot. If grown indoors at least five hours of sunlight a day is required.
 
To grow parsley one needs a deep pot in order to accommodate the long taproot. If grown indoors at least five hours of sunlight a day is required.
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Pregnant women should not use parsley oil, roots, leaves, or seeds because those could lead to uterine stimulation and preterm labor.
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Old wives tales and herbalists tout parsley as an aid to abortion, but this link is tenuous.
    
[[Category:Food and drink]]
 
[[Category:Food and drink]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
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