Apium graveolens Wild celery (Umbelliferae)

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Apium graveolens
Wild celery
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The Apium graveolens plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild celery.

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Latin Name:  Apium graveolens
Common Name:  Wild celery
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  If the plant is infected with the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[65]. This is more likely to happen to Caucasians[218].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Ditches, by rivers and in other damp locations, especially near the sea in salt marshes[9, 17, 100].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[52, 105]. Mainly used as a flavouring in soups etc[5, 7, 9, 46]. They can be eaten raw but have a very strong flavour[52]. They are toxic if consumed in large amounts[238]. Seed - a flavouring. Used in small quantities to flavour soups and stews[238]. An essential oil from the seed is also used as a flavouring[46, 105]. Root - cooked[74].

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