Apiaceae FAMILY

Apium graveolens secalinum

Edibility

4/5

Medicinal

2/5

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 secalinum is a cultivated form of the wild celery that has been selected especially for its edible leaves and thin stems. Leaf celery is often cultivated in many regions of the world, mainly for its edible leaves which are used as a flavouring in soups, salads etc

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeA cultivated form of garden origin

HabitatNot known in the wild.