

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.
Umbellifer flowers in white-green clusters, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches wide, with symmetrically arranged petals.
Distinctive trifoliate leaves: basal oblong, upper triangular, 3-lobed, with crenate margins.
Tiny black schizocarp fruit, less than 0.08 inches, splitting into two ovoid mericarps.
Yellowish-green erect stems, hollow, 0.2 inches wide, with coarse grooves and varying colors.
Height of 1.5 to 3 feet, aromatic celery-like leaves, member of Apiaceae family.
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.
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.
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.
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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Scientific Classification of Wild celery