Pastinaca sativa
Parsnip is closely related to parsley and carrot and tastes like a mixture of both.
Botanical name: Pastinaca sativa
Popular name(s): Parsnip
Family: Apiaceae
Origin: The wild type is native to most European countries as well as Western Asia, Siberia and the Caucasus (source).
Size & weight: Depending on the cultivar, the taproots are between 10 and 20 centimeters long.
Edible: Leaves and taproot can be eaten raw.
Season: The main season lasts from late summer to spring. However, parsnips are available year-round.
More: Parsnip: a brief introduction
Categories: Fruit & Vegetables |
