Apium filiforme
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: apium
Plant ID (slug): apium-filiforme
Numeric ID: 25145
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Apium filiforme is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Leaves and stems - raw or cooked[173]. They are used as a flavouring in soups etc. A parsley flavour, they are quite pleasant raw[173]. The seed is used as a flavouring[173].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Apium filiforme
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