Apium graveolens dulce
Apium graveolens dulce
Safety & Hazards
If the plant is infected with the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[ 65 Title A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Publication Author Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J. Publisher Wolfe Year 1984 ISBN 0723408394 Description Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far. ].
Botanical Description
Apium graveolens dulce is a cultivated form of the wild celery that has been selected especially for its swollen, succulent leaf stems. It can grow up to 1 metre tall, though is usually smaller. Celery is a commonly cultivated vegetable, widely grown in the temperate zone and at higher elevations in the tropics. It is often used in salads and in soups, stews etc.