| Aspect | Filtered Sun, Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal |
| Soil | Adaptable, Sandy |
| Category | Herbs/Lilies |
| Family | Apiaceae |
Apium prostratum, commonly known as sea celery, is a variable herb native to coastal Australia and New Zealand. The leaves are variable, with toothed leaflets, and a celery like aroma. The tiny white flowers occur in clusters. There are two varieties: Apium prostratum var. filiforme – headland sea celery, squat with broad leaves (2-3 times longer than wide)and grows on coastal dunes and headlands. Apium prostratum var. prostratum – mangrove sea celery, upright with fine leaves (6-15 times longer than wide) and grows in swamps. The subspecies Apium prostratum subsp. howense is endemic to Lord Howe Island.