Parsley is available all year.
It comes in curly-leaf and flat-leaf (Italian) varieties.
They are interchangeable. although flat-leaf is generally thought to have the finer flavour.
Parsley is ideal in Potato, Mushroom or Grain salads, among many others, and is often used simply as a garnish.
Parsley is said to stimulate the appetite and to be good for Rheumatism.
Chewing fresh parsley is said to fresher the breath.