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Apium graveolens L.

Synonyms

Apium celleri, Apium decumbens, Apium integrilobum, Apium lobatum, Apium lusitanicum, Apium maritimum, Apium napaceum, Apium rapaceum, Apium vulgare, Celeri graveolens, Helosciadium ruta, Helosciadium rutaceum, Seseli graveolens, Sison ruta, Sison trifidum, Smyrnium laterale

Common names

Celery

My notes

Probably grown from a discarded celery root.

Extract from Wikipedia article

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable.[+]

AI-generated Description

Apium graveolens, also known as celery, is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in wetland areas and along coastal zones. Studies have reported its presence in the country's wild flora, particularly in areas with moist soils and partial shade. The plant's adaptability to Qatar's arid climate suggests its potential for cultivation and use as a vegetable crop or herbal remedy in the region.

Celery seeds (Apium graveolens) or may be Ajwain for sale in spice section in Souq Waqif (Old Market). Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014
Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Doha, Qatar

Celery (Apium graveolens) on Al Khair Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2015
Al Khair Street, Doha, Qatar

Leaf of celery (Apium graveolens) on white background taken from Al Khair Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2015
Majlis Al Taawon Street, Doha, Qatar

Leaf of celery (Apium graveolens) on dark background taken from Al Khair Street in Lejbailat area. Doha, Qatar, May 10, 2015
Majlis Al Taawon Street, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Apium graveolens in Qatar reveal its presence in various forms. Celery seeds were found for sale in the spice section of Souq Waqif, an old market in Doha, on December 23, 2014. The plant itself was spotted on Al Khair Street in the Lejbailat area on May 10, 2015. Close-up observations of the leaves were made, with photos taken against both white and dark backgrounds to showcase their details. The leaf structure and appearance were captured, providing a visual record of the species in its naturalized state in Qatar. These sightings suggest that Apium graveolens is present and potentially naturalized in certain areas of Doha, with its seeds also available for purchase in local markets.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Apium graveolens, Wikipedia article
• Apium graveolens from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.