Apium graveolens

	Apium graveolens
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Apium graveolens

smallage
celery

family umbelliferae
genus apium

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Identification

Genus Apium Species graveolens Variety Cultivar Common names smallage celery Family UMBELLIFERAE Specimen number S4360 Data source MedPl p61

Life cycle

Life form Terrestrial Life cycle Various Life span Annual cycle Not applicable Stature Various Growth form Not applicable Growth habit Various Overall height Overall spread

Climate

Sunshine Various Water Various Optimal soil texture Various Acceptable soil pH Various USDA hardiness Not classified AHS heat zones Not classified Sunset climate zones Not classified

Garden

Suitable for gardens no Nursery Unknown Compost no Size at acquisition Unknown Garden location Unknown Garden notes

Special qualities

Tolerates drought no Tolerates high humidity no Tolerates seaside conditions no Insect resistant no Disease resistant no Deer resistant no Best uses Symbiosis Attracts butterflies no Attracts hummingbirds no Autumn foliage no Colorful berries no Desirable qualities Other interest Other interest color Other interest period

Adverse factors

Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities

Herbal medicine

Medicinal properties antirheumatic carminative antispasmodic diuretic hypotensive urinary antiseptic Medicinal parts Stalks Seeds Essential oil Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer no Do no use if pregnant yes Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions Do not take essential oil internally. Medicinal notes Apium graveolens has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antirheumatic, as a carminative, as an antispasmodic and as a diuretic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Celery (sometimes called smallage) is not to be taken by pregnant women. The stalks as well as the seeds and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.

Traditional uses

Parts used Traditional uses Contemporary uses Fragrance Fragrance parts Fragrance intensity Fragrance category Dye parts Dye color

Cultivation

Propagule Various Pollination method Planting style Crop spacing Row spacing Cold frame Planting period Harvesting period Frost tolerance Heat requirement Fertilizer Typical Time to harvest

Nutrition

Is edible no Culinary uses Nutritional value Edible parts Description of edible parts Flavor / texture

Horticulture

Horticulture notes

Herbarium

Tag needs printing no Collection notes

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