Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Celery Seed

Botanical Names

apium graveolens

Common Names

wild celery, celery fruit, smallage, aches des marais, ajamuda, apii frutus

Plant Description

The celery plant is grown throughout the world as a vegetable. The plant can grow to one meter high and has creamy white flowers. It's "fruit," small circular seeds, are found in the flower. The seeds are usually brown or grayish green.

Parts of Celery Plant Used in Dietary Supplements

The fruit of the celery plant, the seeds, are commonly used in herbal supplements.