Apium
Apium
Apium (pronounced /ˈeɪpiəm/) is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae consisting of celery and related species. The name "Apium" is derived from the Latin word for celery.
Etymology
The term "Apium" is derived from the Latin word "apium," which was used in ancient Rome to refer to celery. The word itself is of uncertain origin, but it may be related to the Indo-European root "*ap-," meaning "water," in reference to the plant's aquatic habitat.
Related Terms
- Apiaceae: The plant family to which Apium belongs. It is also known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, and includes many other important plants and herbs.
- Celery: A plant species within the Apium genus. It is cultivated as a vegetable and used in a variety of culinary dishes.
- Parsley: Another plant species within the Apiaceae family. While not in the Apium genus, it is closely related and shares many characteristics.
- Carrot: A root vegetable that is also part of the Apiaceae family. Like parsley, it is not in the Apium genus but is closely related.
Pronunciation
The term "Apium" is pronounced as /ˈeɪpiəm/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apium
- Wikipedia's article - Apium
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