Parsnips look like white-yellow carrots, and they boast a delightful flavor sweeter than carrots. In medieval times they had a reputation as an aphrodisiac.
 Parsnips are unfamiliar to many Americans, but they look similar to carrots. See more pictures of parsnips. |
Parsnips are biennials that are grown as annuals. These vegetables belong to the same family as celery, carrots, and parsley. A rosette of celery-like leaves grows from the top of the whitish, fleshy root.
Common Names: Parsnip
Scientific Name: Pastinaca sativa
Hardiness: Hardy (may survive first frost)
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