Umbelliferae family(Apium graveolens)
Umbelliferae family
Celery (left above-var. dulce) is a very familiar petiole vegetable and a biennial. Its close taxonomic relative, celeriac or celery root (right above-var. rapaceum), is cultivated for its enlarged, crown-level root. Both crops require a long growing season. Celery is cultivated both for its fibrous petiole as well as for its seed. California and Florida are the major suppliers for the domestic celery market.