Petroselinum crispum

Petroselinum crispum is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Garden Parsley.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dermatitis Photosensitivity

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Parsley, or garden parsley, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to Greece, the Balkans, Algeria and Morocco. It has been introduced and naturalized in Europe and elsewhere in the world with suitable climates, and is widely cultivated as a herb and a vegetable.

Common Names

  • Garden Parsley

Also recorded as Parsley.

Facts

Family
Apiaceae
Duration
Annual, Biennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
GB, FR, ES, SE, PT, DE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.