{"title":"Aquatic Water Celery","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eGenus: Oenanthe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Dropwort, Water Parsnip\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eOenanthe\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of perennial, aquatic or semi-aquatic plants commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along riverbanks. These plants typically have hollow stems, finely divided leaves, and umbrella-like clusters (umbels) of small white flowers. Some species thrive fully submerged or in shallow water, while others prefer moist soil margins. Many \u003cem data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eOenanthe\u003c\/em\u003e species play important ecological roles in wetland habitats but some are highly toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eThrives in wet, poorly drained soils or shallow water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eSuitable for pond margins, bog gardens, or naturalized wetland areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eHardy in temperate zones, typically Zones 4–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eHandle with care, as some species contain toxic compounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eSome species, such as \u003cem data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eOenanthe crocata\u003c\/em\u003e (Hemlock Water Dropwort), are among the most toxic plants in Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eOenanthe\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Greek, meaning “wine flower,” though this is unrelated to its toxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eDespite dangers, some species have been used in traditional medicine with extreme caution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eSupports various wetland wildlife by providing shelter and food resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eIdentification can be tricky due to similarity with edible plants like wild parsnip or celery, so caution is advised\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-water-celery.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}