Wild Celery is the common name of Apium graveolens species, from Umbelliferae family.
Also known as: smallage, chinese celery.
Wild celery leaves and flowers
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Features of Wild Celery
Height to 12-36 inches. Spread to 6-12 inches. Zone 7-9. Biennial.
gray-brown seed.
fleshy root.
celery-scented, pinnate leaf.
greenish-white, tiny flower.
Growing Wild Celery
Maintain »
- pest: slugs and celery-fly maggots may damage the plant.
- thinning: 16 inches apart.
- transplant: 16 inches apart.
Known also as smallage, remains of this plant were reportedly found in Egyptian tombs.
With a flavour much stronger than the cultivated variety, wild celery is most often used as a flavouring to soups and stews rather than being consumed raw.
The herb has also been used medicinally as a remedy for reducing blood pressure and easing indigestion.
Using Wild Celery
Culinary
Salad
Add small amount of chopped leaves to salad. (Use leaf)
Medicinal
Supplement
Grind the seeds and use in salt-free diet as a substitute of salt. (Use seed)
Tea
Make a decoction that soothes tension and restlessness. (Use seed)
Tea
Aids digestion and lowers blood pressure. (Use leaf)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using wild celery for health related purposes.
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