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Sea Celery

Apium prostratum ssp. prostratum
Sea Celery
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A biennial or perennial trailing herb with broad or narrow divided leaves, similar to the common celery plant. It has very small white to pink flowers in November to January and requires well drained soil ins a sunny to dappled shade position. It is considered a bush food and was used as a celery substitute by the early European settlers. 

Form
Perennial Herb
Height
0-0.5m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/SA/Tas/WA
Bush Tucker Plant
Yes