celery pine

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Also known as: Phyllocladus

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The term "celery pine" refers to a type of coniferous tree, specifically species within the Phyllocladus genus, native to Australasia. These trees are known for their unique foliage, which resembles celery leaflets and is composed of phylloclades, or flattened leaf-like branches. The wood from these trees is used in furniture making.12

Celery itself, however, is an herbaceous plant in the parsley family, Apium graveolens. It is commonly consumed as a vegetable, used as a flavoring in stocks and soups, or eaten raw as an appetizer and in salads. Celery seeds are also used as a seasoning. Historically, wild celery held symbolic importance in ancient Greece and Egypt.3

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Podocarpaceae
In the genus Phyllocladus, the foliar leaves are replaced by flattened branchlets (phylloclades) resembling leaves. The staminate, or pollen-bearing, cones are borne in a terminal or axillary position on leafy twigs; the ovulate, or seed-bearing, cones at maturity become fleshy and sometimes brightly coloured and surmount the fleshy…
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In the genus Phyllocladus, the foliar leaves are replaced by flattened branchlets (phylloclades) resembling leaves. The staminate, or pollen-bearing, cones are borne in a terminal or axillary position on leafy twigs; the ovulate, or seed-bearing, cones at maturity become fleshy and sometimes brightly coloured and surmount the fleshy…
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conifer
Stem
…the phylloclades that give the celery pine (Phyllocladus) its name. Those flattened branches look like fern fronds, are green, and are the main photosynthetic organs of the tree. The true leaves are tiny scales that contribute little to overall food production.
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…the phylloclades that give the celery pine (Phyllocladus) its name. Those flattened branches look like fern fronds, are green, and are the main photosynthetic organs of the tree. The true leaves are tiny scales that contribute little to overall food production.
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