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celery

Also known as: ach; celery seed; marche; marsh parsley; smallage; smalledge; sweet parsley; Venus's herb; wild celery; ache

This is the wild plant from which celery and celeriac has been bred. It is a biennial of damp ground which can tolerate salty conditions. In the first year, it grows a clump of bright green aromatic leaves and in the second year, blooms with clusters of small white flowers. These ripen to light brown seeds. Leaves and seeds can be eaten in small quantities to flavour food

Scientific classification

Species: celery (Apium graveolens)
Genus: Apium
Family: Apiaceae

Harmful to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature