Where Does Parsley Originally Come From?

Where Does Parsley Originally Come From? Overview of parsley. Parsley, (Petroselinum crispum), hardy biennial herb of the family Apiaceae, or Umbelliferae, native to Mediterranean lands. Parsley leaves were used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a flavouring and garnish for foods. Where was parsley first found? According to Linnaeus, parsley originated in Sardinia and