Celery – Apium graveolens

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a marshland plant in the family Apiaceae that has been cultivated as a vegetablesince ancient times. Celery has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Depending on location and cultivar, either its stalks, leaves or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking. Celery seed powder is used as a spice.