Celery
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Celery

Apium graveolens

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apium_graveolens

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Wild celery faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal wetlands and salt marshes are drained for agriculture and urban development. Climate change and sea level rise further threaten these specialized habitats, while invasive species compete for resources in remaining suitable areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wild celery occurs in coastal salt marshes, brackish wetlands, and muddy shores along estuaries and tidal flats. It also inhabits freshwater marshes, ditches, and wet meadows in lowland areas, typically in saline or nutrient-rich soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Celery classified as Critically Endangered?
Celery is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Wild celery faces severe threats from habitat destruction as coastal wetlands and salt marshes are drained for agriculture and urban development. Climate change and sea level rise further threaten these specialized habitats, while invasive species compete for resources in remaining suitable areas.
Where does Celery live?
Celery occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Celery?
The main threats to Celery are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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