Wild Celery
Apium graveolens Secalinum Group
Apiaceae
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
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