Common Name: Island Celery

General Information

Apium insulare is an erect, biennial plant growing around 20cm tall.
The plant is probably harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeastern Australia - Victoria, Tasmania.

Habitat

Usually by the coast, often growing amongst granite boulders.

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Biennial
Height	0.20 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Apium insulare is found mainly near coastal areas of South Australia and Tasmania. Although a biennial it should at least succeed outdoors as a spring-sown annual in the warmer parts of the temperate zone.

Edible Uses

The leaves are likely to be used in the same way as Apium prostratum. These uses are:-
Leaves - a salty taste, it is used as a flavouring in soups etc or as a garnish in a similar way to parsley[]. The leaves can also be eaten raw but have a very strong flavour[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation