Today, let’s go on a little green adventure to explore these two herbs. We will look at their shapes, their unique personalities, and how you can become a master herb-detective.
Why Are They So Hard to Tell Apart?
To understand why they look like clones, we have to look at their family tree. Both cilantro and parsley belong to the Apiaceae family. This botanical family also includes celery, carrots, and fennel.
Because they are cousins, they grow in very similar ways. They both feature thin, tender green stems that explode into small, flat, serrated leaves at the top. When they are neatly tied up in rubber bands and misted with water at the supermarket, telling them apart just by walking past them is almost impossible.
But don’t worry! Once you know what to look for, they actually have very different identities.
How to Be an Herb Detective: The Visual Clues
If you don’t want to look like you are stealing a snack in the middle of the store, you can start by using your eyes. There are subtle visual differences in their leaves:
The Leaf Shape:
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