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Petroselinum crispum

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Botanical fact sheet

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss

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Taxonomy
Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Petroselinum1
Native distribution
Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen.uncertain3
Synonyms
6 synonyms
  • Apium hortulanum Brunfels
  • Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Mansf.
  • Petroselinum neapolitanum Danert
  • Petroselinum sativum L.
  • Petroselinum vulgare Gray, 1821
  • Petroselinum vulgare Lagasca
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Sources (8)
  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Petroselinum crispum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  2. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  3. GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  4. Wikidata – Q25284 · CC0
  5. Wikimedia Commons – Petroselinum crispum 003.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
  6. Wikipedia (hu) – Petroselinum crispum · CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Wikipedia (de) – Petersilie · CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Wikipedia (en) – Parsley · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Petroselinum
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-15 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Petroselinum tip: Biennial: it flowers and turns bitter in year two – sow fresh every year.

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Fine in small amounts as seasoning; large amounts can cause photosensitivity.

At a glance

Petroselinum crispum – what to know

Petroselinum crispum – family: Apiaceae, genus: Petroselinum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -15 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Petroselinum crispum?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Petroselinum crispum need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Petroselinum crispum get?

Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Petroselinum crispum toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Petroselinum crispum flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Petroselinum: Typical flowering time: June, July.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Petroselinum crispum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q25284 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Petroselinum crispum 003.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Petroselinum crispum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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