Parsley
Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum
Family Name: Apiaceae
Plant Description: Lush green herb with curly or flat leaves
Ecosystem: Cultivated gardens, fields
Size: 30–60 cm
Shape: Low-growing rosette
Geographical Origin: Mediterranean
Current Distribution: Worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small yellow-green umbels
Seed Types and Size: Tiny ridged seeds
Uses: Culinary, digestive aid
Parts Used: Leaves, roots, seeds
Medicinal Uses: Diuretic, rich in vitamins A and C
Planetary Influences: Mercury
Metaphysical Uses: Purification, protection
Elemental Association: Air