Apium Graveolens -

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

Research indicates that Apium graveolens contains bioactive compounds such as (apigenin, luteolin), phenolic acids , and phthalides (3-n-butylphthalide). apium graveolens

A. graveolens var. rapaceum : Celeriac (turnip-rooted celery) A. graveolens var. secalinum : Leaf celery Apium graveolens , commonly known as celery, is