Scientific Name: Apium prostratum

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah-PEE-um pros-TRA-tum
  • Common Name:
    Sea Celery
  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    APIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Spring/Summer
  • Vegetation Type:
    Tidal Wetland
  • Species List:
    Bush food, Janet, Batianoff 87, NC,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Used as parsley by early European settlers.

Celery-flavoured leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Identification Notes

Insignificant, prostrate; leaves with finely divided segments; white flowers arranged in umbrella-like inflorescence. Crushed leaves smell of celery.||