Wild Celery

Other names

Leaf Celery

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Biennial

Native distribution

Coasts of Europe

Biocultural value

The precursor to modern celery, its leaves impart bold, celery flavor to soups, stews and casseroles.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Richters

Description

Strong smelling biennial, to 1m. Leaves basal, spreading or erect; lower leaves pinnate; segments rhombic or lanceolate, 1-5cm, lobed or coarsely toothed; petioles grooved, with sheathing bse; upper leaves ternate, with short, sheathing petiole. Umbels compound, on short stalks or sessile; rays 4-12, unequal; involucre and involucel absent; flowers white. Fruits broad ovoid, 1.5-2mm; mericarp with fine ridges; commisure narrow.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

food