Apium graveolens

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Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens is a plant species in the family Apiaceae commonly known as celery (pronounced: /ˈsɛləri/). It is cultivated worldwide as a vegetable.

Etymology

The name Apium is derived from the ancient Latin word for celery. Graveolens means "heavy-scented" or "strong-smelling" in Latin, referring to the strong aroma of the plant.

Description

Apium graveolens is a biennial plant that grows to 1 m tall. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad. The flowers are creamy-white, 2–3 mm in diameter, and are produced in dense compound umbels. The seeds are broad ovoid to globose, 1.5–2 mm long and wide.

Cultivation and uses

Apium graveolens is cultivated for its edible stalks, leaves, and seeds. The stalks are used in salads and soups, while the leaves can be used as a garnish or in salads. The seeds, which have a strong flavor, are used as a spice and in herbal medicine.

Related terms

  • Apiaceae: The plant family to which Apium graveolens belongs.
  • Biennial plant: A type of plant that completes its life cycle in two years.
  • Umbel: A type of inflorescence that Apium graveolens produces.
  • Herbal medicine: The use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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