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The caraway is a member of the parsley family and closely related to fennel and dill. It grows up to 60 cm/2 ft high and is cultivated in many parts of Europe and the USA. Caraway seeds are small, oval, and ribbed.
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The hardy biennial parsley has been cultivated for so long that its origin is uncertain. It may have originated in southeast Europe. The mild-flavoured leaves and seeds are widely used as a herb in cooking.

Herb belonging to the carrot family, cultivated for flavouring and garnishing in cookery and for its nutrient value, being rich in vitamin C and minerals. It can grow up to 45 cm/1.5 ft high and has aromatic, curled or flat pinnate leaves (leaflets either side of the stem) and delicate open clusters of yellow flowers. It is a biennial plant. (Petroselinum crispum, family Umbelliferae.)



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You shall have a companion; we will send to the rectory for Miss Plym--the very person to chop parsley and shallot for my omelet.
Sage and thyme, and mint and two onions, and some parsley.
I had seen a sailor who had visited that very island, and he told me that it was the custom, when a great battle had been gained there, to barbecue all the slain in the yard or garden of the victor; and then, one by one, they were placed in great wooden trenchers, and garnished round like a pilau, with breadfruit and cocoanuts; and with some parsley in their mouths, were sent round with the victor's compliments to all his friends, just as though these presents were so many Christmas turkeys.
 
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