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