Apium insulare


Apium insulare, Flinders Island celery, or Island celery is a herb of the Bass Strait islands, and Lord Howe Island, Australia. It is a member of the Apiaceae.
It was first described by Philip Short in 1979.

Uses

It is considered to be "worth investigating" as a food plant.

Physical Characteristics

The species is hermaphrodite. It is suitable for light, medium and heavy soils. The suitable pH for it to grow acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers moist soil.