Looks like: It is a very adaptable plant looks like Parsley is also very tolerant as they can survive through droughts and can grow in quite sandy or salty soil. As it is an annual/biannual herb it grows well in pots as well. It can be grown in a largish pot, with up to three per pot to give you a constant supply of leaves. It can tolerate light frosts. The Sea Celery sends up white clusters of flowers on umbels (it is a member of the Apiaceae family known for umbel arranged flowers) in late spring with seeds that can be collected in mid-late summer.

Habitat & Growing : Grows naturally along coastal areas in southern states of Australia. This plant is a great edible native plant, it can be a compact plant like parsley, or have a cascading form which looks great grown on banks or in hanging baskets and pots. It grows best in part shade, but can also be grown in sun with a bit of extra care. It seeds itself readily. A good bush tucker plant for smaller gardens and balconies, as well as larger areas, and an attractive container plan, with its attractive ferny foliage. As with all herbs, constant picking of leaves will help the plant bush up. When it has flowered, wait for it to set seed, to collect for propagation, and then cut the flower stalk off. If it has a good root system you will get one more year out if it, if it hasn’t sow the seeds fresh and replace the plant with the new seedlings that will come up in 3-4 weeks.

Family	Apiaceae
Plant Type	Ground cover
Width	1
Flowering Time	Spring, Summer, Autumn
Soil Type	Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil
Climate Zone	Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit	Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping
Soil Moisture	Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses	Edible, Tea, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Height	0.4
Flower Colour	Cream
pH Level	Acid, Neutral
Plant Environment	Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden
Light	Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial
Frost Tolerance	Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife	Butterflies

Distribution:

Traditional uses: Edible bushtucker plant. It can be used like parsley or celery in dishes like salads, stews and soups, and has a nice flavour. Its very high Vitamin C content also makes it a great addition to smoothies and fruit drinks to give you an extra shot of Vitamin C.