More flavourful than curly parsley. Italian parsley has dark flat leaves and slender stems, with a bright and slightly bitter flavor. The stems have more flavor and aroma than the leaves and are commonly used in bouquet garni, for flavoring stocks, soups and sauces and as garnish. BOTANICAL NAME: Petroselinium (var. Filicinum) COMMON NAME: Italian Parsley. Flat Leaf Parsely AFRIKAANS NAME: Italianse Pietersiele