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Apii Petiolus

Celery

西芹 〔西芹〕 xī qín

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Apium graveolens L. var. dulce DC.

Use: Alimentary

Notes: The celery known in the West is a recent introduction into China. The Chinese variety, though it has the same distinctive flavor, has fine stalks that are darker in color.

See: Hàn qín (旱芹 Apii (Agrestris) Herba, wild celery)

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