Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, prized for its crisp stems, leaves, and root. It is used fresh, boiled, stewed, and dried.
Important notes:
There are three types: petiole (for the stems), leaf (for the leaves), and root (for the root).
Petiole celery is great for salads, soups, and appetizers;
Leaf celery is used as a seasoning, similar to parsley;
Root celery is used in soups, purees, stews, and casseroles;
Celery juice is considered healthy;
Contains vitamins A, C, K, potassium, and folate;
May cause allergies; people with kidney problems or medications should exercise caution.