Water Celery

Oenanthe javanica

Other Names:

Chinese Celery, Japanese Parsley, Water Dropwart, Minari (Korean), seri (Japan).

Water celery is native to Australia (Qld) and many parts of Asia.

This plant tastes like celery, carrot and a hint of coriander. Described by some as a little sweeter and less bitter than standard celery.

Growing:

Full & Partial Sun or Dappled Shade.

Keep very well watered. Grows well in wet, fertile soil, rich in organic matter.

Grows well on pond edges, and in semi-submerged conditions.

Traditional Uses : 
Found in many Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean and other Asian Countries’ dishes. 

This plant is of the seven herbs eaten in Japan’s Spring Festival - Nanakusa-no-sekku. 

One of Korean’s namul vegetables, named Minari.

Ingredient of Indian dishes, Manipuri, Singju & Eromba.