What Part of Fresh Parsley Do You Eat? A Complete Culinary Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to botanists, the parsley plant is a biennial, meaning it lives for two years, producing flavorful leaves in its first year and prioritizing flowering and seed production in its second. A common kitchen herb, many home cooks are unsure what part of fresh parsley do you eat and whether they should discard the stems. This comprehensive guide details all the edible components and how to incorporate them into your recipes.