widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
"I added a few crisp sticks of celery to my soup for some fresh flavor and texture."
stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning
"She chopped fresh celery into her soup to add a savory crunch and depth of flavor."
A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
"The chef substituted fresh celery for parsley in the soup to add a subtle, earthy flavor typical of the carrot family."