Celery seed, also known as Apium graveolens is an annual spice. It's a member the Umbelliferae or Apiaceae family. Celery stalks and celeriac are both made from the same plant. Smallage is the original wild celery. It can be found wild in Europe and Asia, in damp habitats. Celery is native to Nova Scotia, and has been introduced in approximately half of the United States. It is very bitter so it may have contributed to the development of sweeter varieties…
