Leaf Celery (Apium graveolens secalinum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Apium graveolens secalinum is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they can be used as a flavouring in soups etc. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A strong savoury flavour, they can be used as a flavouring in soups etc.; The leaves can also be eaten raw but many people find the flavour too strong.; They are more acceptable raw when used as a minor ingredient in a mixed salad.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)