Parsley is the dried leaves of the hardy biennial herb Petroselinum crispum (family Umbelliferae). It is sweet and rich and brings out flavor in other spices. Adds a clean fresh flavor to almost any dish.
Parsley is used in egg dishes, soups, stews, stocks, and with other herbs to bring out their flavor. Parsley is popular in many dishes and spice blends. It is high in vitamin A and C. It contains iron, iodine, and copper.