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Apium graveolens var. secalinum
Leaf celery is a group of celery cultivars (Apium graveolens var. secalinum) grown in East Asia for thin, hollow stalks and leaves that are used as a flavoring in soups and pickles. It is grown much like Western celery, with steady moisture and rich soil.
Leaf celery (Apium graveolens Secalinum Group or Apium graveolens var. secalinum), also called Chinese celery, Nan Ling celery, smallage or parcel (par-cel) is a group of cultivars of Apium graveolens cultivated in East Asian countries for their edible, flavorful stalks and leaves.
The stems are thinner than those of Western celery, and curved into round, hollow stalks. Also, unlike with Western celery, the leaves are used as well as the stalks. It has a stronger taste and smell compared to celery. It is used as a flavoring in soups and sometimes pickled as a side dish.
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