: The plant can grow up to 1 meter in height with moist, ribbed, branched stems and triangular or spear-shaped leaves. It produces small greenish-white flowers and brown, aromatic schizocarp fruits. Nutritional Profile (per 100g)
: Contains roughly 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100g of raw leaf stalk. Pharmacological and Medicinal Properties
Research indicates that Apium graveolens contains bioactive compounds such as (apigenin, luteolin), phenolic acids , and phthalides (3-n-butylphthalide).
Celery is a low-calorie food composed of approximately . Key nutrients include:
A. graveolens var. rapaceum : Celeriac (turnip-rooted celery) A. graveolens var. secalinum : Leaf celery
Apium graveolens , commonly known as celery, is a biennial plant belonging to the (or Umbelliferae) family. Originally native to the Mediterranean and temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, it has become a globally significant salad crop valued for its edible stems, foliage, and seeds. Taxonomy and Morphology Kingdom : Plantae Order : Apiales Common Varieties : A. graveolens var. dulce : Common blanched celery
: Significant levels of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Minerals : Potassium, folate, calcium, and iron.