Parsnips and turnips both have green leafy stems, but parsnip leaves tend to be thinner, while turnip greens (another name ...

How to identify wild parsnip: Leaves: Alternate, leaf is made up of five to 15 egg shaped leaflets along both sides of a common stalk; leaflets sharply-toothed or lobed at the margins; upper ...

For the best flavour, look for parsnips about the size of a large carrot, with firm, unblemished flesh. If the leaves are still attached to the tops, they should still be green and fresh.