Apium graveolens dulce

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Definition

Noun 1. A widely cultivated plant: A specific cultivated variety of the celery plant (Apium graveolens), grown primarily for its long, thick, crisp, and succulent leaf stalks (petioles), which have a mild, aromatic flavor. This is the common form of celery found in grocery stores.

Usage Notes
  • This term is the precise botanical name for the common, edible celery. In everyday language, it is almost always referred to simply as "celery".
  • It is distinguished from other varieties of , such as var. (celeriac), which is grown for its edible root.
  • The term is primarily used in scientific, agricultural, or horticultural contexts to specify this particular cultivated variety.
Examples
  • Scientific Classification: is classified as a member of the Apiaceae family.
  • Agricultural Context: The farmer specializes in growing for the local market.
  • Descriptive Use: The characteristic crispness of makes it ideal for salads and crudités.
Advanced Usage
  • In Botanical Literature: The term is used to ensure precise identification in botanical guides, research papers, and seed catalogs, differentiating it from wild or other cultivated varieties of celery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Celery (n): The common name for .
  • Stalk Celery (n): Another descriptive name emphasizing the edible part of the plant.
  • Pascal Celery (n): A specific popular cultivar of .
  • Apium graveolens (n): The species name encompassing all celery varieties, including wild celery, celeriac, and the cultivated stalk celery.
Synonyms
  • Celery
  • Garden celery
  • Stalk celery
Antonyms
  • Celeriac ( var. ): A variety grown for its large edible root rather than its stalks.
  • Wild Celery (): The original, less cultivated, and more bitter form of the plant.
Noun
  1. widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

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