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Wild celery

How to identify Wild celery (Apium graveolens)

Wild celery, also known as Celery

Wild celery stands tall at a height of 1.5 to 3 feet (45 to 90 cm) in its natural herbaceous form. The plant exhibits a sturdy upright growth pattern with stems that have a tendency to ascend. Its leaves showcase a strong resemblance both visually and aromatically to the familiar celery, contributing to its identification. Characterized by its telltale flowers, wild celery presents an inflorescence of white to greenish-white hues that are arranged in an umbellifer structure, a common trait within its family. With these key physical features, wild celery is a noteworthy component of the Apiaceae, or Carrot family.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial, Annual, Biennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Umbellifer flowers in white-green clusters, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches wide, with symmetrically arranged petals.

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Distinctive trifoliate leaves: basal oblong, upper triangular, 3-lobed, with crenate margins.

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Tiny black schizocarp fruit, less than 0.08 inches, splitting into two ovoid mericarps.

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Yellowish-green erect stems, hollow, 0.2 inches wide, with coarse grooves and varying colors.

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Height of 1.5 to 3 feet, aromatic celery-like leaves, member of Apiaceae family.

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Detailed Traits of Wild celery

Leaf Features

The leaves of wild celery are distinctive and vary between the basal and upper parts of the plant. Basal leaves are oblong to obovate, measuring 3 to 7 inches (7 to 18 cm) long and 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) wide, with crenate or serrate margins. They are three-lobed. Upper leaves are triangular, three-lobed, and obovate, with thin, ovate to triangular shapes, often 3-lobed. These leaves are 1.5 inches (4 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide, with margins lined with rounded to pointed teeth of varying sizes.

Leaf Arrangement

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Whorled

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Flower Features

The flowers of wild celery are greenish-white, forming in round clusters resembling an umbrella. Each umbel, measuring 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches (1.3 to 3.8 cm) across, contains 3-16 rays and 7-25 small flowers. Each tiny flower is approximately 1 mm in diameter. Blooming from May to October, these clusters feature petals arranged symmetrically, creating a delicate and visually distinctive pattern.

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Inflorescence Type

Umbel

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Stem Features

The stems of wild celery are yellowish-green, erect, and feature coarse grooves. Each stem is long, narrow, and hollow, measuring approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) in width. They possess a crisp texture and can range in color from white to dark green, varying with different varieties. The unique combination of texture, grooves, and color variations are key characteristics for identifying the stems of wild celery.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of wild celery develops into a diminutive schizocarp, typically less than 0.08 inches (2 mm) in size. Upon reaching maturity, the fruit displays a deep black hue. Each fruit splits into two one-seeded mericarps that are ovoid in shape, possessing a slightly ribbed texture. These tiny seeds are nestled within the fruit, embodying the essence of the plant's reproductive capability. The dark, smooth exterior of the ripe fruit contrasts sharply with the typically green foliage of wild celery, making it visually distinctive.

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Key Facts About Wild celery

Attributes of Wild celery
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Blue
Flower Size
0.8 mm
Flower Color
White
Green
Yellow
Fruit Color
Brown
Black
Stem Color
Green
Yellow
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Wild celery

Species
Wild celery (Apium graveolens)
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Distribution Map of Wild celery

Wild celery is native to northern Africa, western Asia, and most of Europe. It has been introduced in most temperate regions of the world. This plant naturally grows in lowland areas but has also been cultivated worldwide. Wild celery has become invasive in a few dozen countries outside its native range.
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