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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. | ||
| − | Old wives tales and herbalists tout parsley as an aid to abortion, but this link is tenuous. | + | Old wives tales and herbalists tout parsley as an aid to abortion,{{fact}} but this link is tenuous. |
[[Category:Food and drink]] | [[Category:Food and drink]] | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 03:14, March 7, 2008
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".
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.
Old wives tales and herbalists tout parsley as an aid to abortion,[Citation Needed] but this link is tenuous.