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What is jwano in english?

The species Apium graveolens var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaudin is known by the common name Jwano in Nepali.

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaudin

The celery is a herbaceous annual or biennial plant that has been grown as a vegetable since antiquity. It has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves and its stalks, leaves, or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking. Celery seeds are also used as a spice and in medicines. Apium graveolens var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaudin Is commonly also known as edible rooted celery or turnip-rooted celery.

In English, Jwano (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum (Mill.) Gaudin) is known by Celeriac or Turnip-rooted celery.

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