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Taxon  Report  
Apium graveolens  L.
Smallage,   Garden celery
Apium graveolens is an annual or biennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Apium
Family: Apiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Severe skin irritation from touching the aboveground parts or sap of this plant.

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Information about  Apium graveolens from other sources

[Wikipedia] Uses: Wild celery was used for its medical properties and as a condiment by the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and also in China. The species was later developed as a vegetable, particularly in Italy from the 16th century. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 07/13/2025).