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Celery

Apium graveolens

Celery is a crunchy green vegetable that is great for snacking! It grows tall and has long, thin stalks that are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Celery has long, crisp, bright green stalks that grow upright from a central base, often forming a dense bunch. Its leaves are feathery and divided, while tiny white flowers bloom in umbrella-like clusters when the plant goes to seed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusApium
Celery
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Celery

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Egyptians used celery as a medicinal plant, not just for eating!

Celery is part of the carrot family, which also includes dill and parsley!

Celery strings are actually tough vascular bundles that carry water and nutrients!

Historically, celery was once used to make victory wreaths for athletes in ancient Greece!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Reservoir

Celery can store lots of water in its thick stalks, which helps it stay crunchy and hydrated in dry conditions.

Ability

Natural Aroma

Celery has special oils that give it a unique, strong smell. This helps protect it from some hungry pests.

Ability

Regrowth Power

Celery can regrow its stalks if the base is left in water, allowing it to produce more food from just a small piece.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
0.1-0.3 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees visit celery flowers to collect nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Gray field slug

Deroceras reticulatum

Slugs sometimes feed on celery leaves and young stalks.

eaten by

Beet armyworm

Spodoptera exigua

Its caterpillars can chew on celery leaves and stems in gardens.

Traits

Also known as

Celery HeartPascal Celery

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash celery before eating it to make sure it's clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Celery?

30-100 cm

How wide does Celery spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on Celery?

0.1-0.3 cm

When does Celery bloom?

Summer

Is Celery edible?

Yes

Is Celery toxic?

None

What is Celery's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Celery pollinated?

Insect

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