Pastinaca sativa subsp. sativa

RHS Plant Profile
parsnip

Synonyms

Pastinaca sativa var. hortensis

Botanical Details

Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A small genus of flowering, biennial plants from the carrot family. The cultivated species of parsnip is well-known for its edible, sweet, cream-yellow taproot. Flowers are produced in umbels, carried at the top of upright stems in second year
Name Status
Correct