Japanese Wild Parsley

Cryptotaenia japonica

Prefers Shade and naturally grows in forests. If given to much light/sun the leaves will turn yellow. Common parsley in Japanese cuisine.

HERBACEOUS PERENIAL USDA ZONES 5 thru 9 Would be a good market crop for anyone Forest Farming. Easily self spreads from its root system.

Mitsuba means “three leaves” in Japanese.

Japanese and Chinese medicine uses are: Treat minor skin infections and skin irritations (diluted solution after boiling the wild parsley in water) (Not providing any medical advice at this website)

RICH SOURCE OF; Betacarotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron & Calcium.

Add slightly cooked as a garnish, rice, eggs, miso soup

TASTE slightly similar to Cilantro, Celery and Parsley