The interesting story of plant Apium goes back to ancient Rome. It is believed that the Roman general, Lucullus, loved Apium so much that he established Apium gardens in his villa. Legend has it that Lucullus used to throw lavish parties, and one of his favorite dishes was a salad made from Apium. The plant became so popular that it was later named after him, and Apium became known as “Apium Lucullus.” This captivating story showcases the historical significance of Apium in ancient Roman culture.
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Apium (including celery and the marshworts) is a genus of about 20 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, with a subcosmopolitan distribution in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Australia. They are medium to tall biennials or perennials growing up to 1 m high in the wet soil of marshes and salt marshes, and have pinnate to bipinnate leaves and small white flowers in compound umbels. Some species are edible, notably Apium graveolens, which includes the commercially important vegetables celery, celeriac and Chinese celery. Apium bermejoi from the island of Menorca is one of the rarest plants in Europe, with fewer than 100 individuals left.
The genus is the type genus of the family Apiaceae and the order Apiales.
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