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    Parsnip is a biennial plant related to carrot and parsley, with a cream-colored taproot that becomes sweeter after frost. It is native to Eurasia and has been cultivated since antiquity as a sweetener and a food source.

    Why You Should Eat Parsnips More Often
    Why You Should Eat Parsnips More Often
    Parsnips are a root vegetable closely related to carrots and parsley. They have a cream-colored skin and flesh and a long, tapered shape. They are native to Eurasia and have been cultivated since ancient times.
    Description

    The parsnip is a biennial plant with a rosette of roughly hairy leaves that have a pungent odor when crushed. Parsnips are grown for their fleshy, edible, cream-colored taproots. The roots are generally smooth, although lateral roots sometimes … See more

    Taxonomy

    Pastinaca sativa was first officially described by Carolus Linnaeus in his 1753 work Species Plantarum. It has acquired several synonyms in its taxonomic history:
    • Pastinaca fleischmannii Hladnik, ex D.Dietr.
    • Pastinaca … See more

    Distribution and habitat

    Like carrots, parsnips are native to Eurasia. See more

    Invasivity

    The parsnip's popularity as a cultivated plant has led to its spread beyond its native range, and wild populations have become established in other parts of the world. A scattered population can be found throughout … See more

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