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Petroselinum crispum Crispum Group
| Family Name: | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
| Synonyms: | Petroselinum petroselinum, Petroselinum vulgare, Petroselinum hortense var. crispum |
| Common Name: | Curly Leaf Parsley |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 1 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Temperate, Mediterranean |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Biennial or short-lived perennial herb up to 0.3-1 m tall. |
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| Flowers | Small, yellow-green flowers have 5 roundish to obovate petals which curl inwards at the tip. Flowers are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence known as an umbel. |
| Fruit | Egg-shaped fruits are known as schizocarps (2-3 mm long). |
| Cultivation | This cultivar group is better suited for a Mediterranean climate. It can be grown Singapore, but it requires plenty of air circulation, at least 4 hours of direct sunlight, and alkaline, well-drained soil that is allowed to dry out between waterings. Avoid overfeeding, as it promotes rapid growth of new foliage that is susceptible to pests and less flavourful. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice): The decorative leaves are often used as a garnish and a seasoning for many types of food, especially meat products and sauces. Caution: Excessive consumption of the fruits might induce abortion. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Nematodes |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Umbel |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Yellow-green |
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Others
| Master ID | 31755 |
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| Species ID | 6154 |
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