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What is the scientific name of parsley?
Parsley tends to be used as an herb, and as a spice, in food preparation and service. There are two forms of parsley that are used as herbs. One form has the common name of curly leaf parsley [Petroselinum crispum]. The other has the common name of flat leaf parsley, or chervil [Petroselinum neapolitanum]. The curly leaf tends to be preferred by cautious cooks. For unlike its flat leaf counterpart, it can't be confused with poison hemlock.
What part of Italy does Italian parsley come from?
Italian parsley comes from the area of Naples, which is in southern Italy. It also is called 'flat leaf parsley'. Its scientific name is Petroselinum neapolitanum.
Does parsley have a plural form?
The noun parsley is an uncountable (mass) noun as a word for a substance.Like many nouns for substance, the plural form parsleys is used only for 'types of' or 'kinds of', for example: The parsleys we planted are flat-leaf parsley, Hamburg parsley, and Italian parsley.
Can you substitute cilantro for flat leaf parsley?
Yes you can.
Is cilantro the same as flat leaf parsley and can you use it in a recipe calling for flat leaf parsley?
While cilantro and parsley are different herbs, many different sources indicate that cilantro can be used as a substitute for parsley. Those same sources indicate that chervil is the best substitute; so, if you have any chervil, you might want to use that instead. The measurements appear to be the same. In other words, if your recipe calls for 1 tsp. of parsley, you would use 1 tsp. of cilantro or 1 tsp. of chervil.
Are chervil and Italian parsley the same thing?
No, chervil [Anthriscus cerefolium] and Italian parsley aren't the same thing. Chervil isn't a parsley, but a parsley relative. Italian parsley [Petroselinum neapolitanum] is the flat leaf variety, as opposed to the curly leaf [Petroselinum crispum].
Can I use cilantro instead of flat leaf parsely?
Maybe, it you like the taste of cilantro. It is not the same as parsley and would give the dish a different taste.
Parsley type leaf on a tree?
No
What is a good substitute for cilantro?
Cilantro has a very distinctive flavor, especially in Mexican cooking so there really is no substitute but you can use flat-leaf parsley if you want a milder flavored green leaf for garnishes and salads.
What plants live in the snow?
There are plenty of plants that live in the snow such as the pine tree. Other plants include the Italian flat-leaf parsley and Romaine lettuce.
Is Parsley leaf used for detoxification?
Yes
Can you use parsley in stead of bay leaf for pea soup?
Parsley isn't really a substitute for bay leaf because they have different flavors, but you can use the parsley if you want. If you don't have bay leaf, you can make the soup without it. The flavor will be a little different, but your soup will still be good.
