Apium graveolens

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Apium graveolens is the species of flowering plant commonly known as celery, widely cultivated for its crisp edible stalks and aromatic leaves.

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Apium graveolens canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering plant
plant species
allergenicity canCauseFoodAllergy
binomialName Apium graveolens NERFINISHED
chromosomeNumber 2n=22
commonName celery
wild celery
containsNutrient dietary fiber
folate
potassium
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin K
containsPhytochemical flavonoids
phthalides
cultivatedFor aromatic leaves
crisp petioles
flavoring
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
describedInYear 1753
family Apiaceae NERFINISHED
flowerColor greenish-white
white
fruitType schizocarp
genus Apium
growthForm herbaceous biennial
habitat marshes
wetlands
hasCultivarGroup celeriac (root celery)
celery stalk type
leaf celery
hasEdiblePart leaf stalks
leaves
root
seeds
inflorescenceType compound umbel
isEdible true
kingdom Plantae
leafType pinnate leaves
nativeTo Mediterranean region NERFINISHED
coastal Europe
order Apiales
pollination insect-pollinated
taxonRank species
usedAs culinary herb
spice (seeds)
vegetable
usedInCuisine East Asian cuisine
European cuisine
North American cuisine

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Apiaceae containsTaxon Apium graveolens