Celery follows by the same plant category as carrots, parsley, common fennel and caraway.  Celery Seed The cycle of the celery flavour began with the seed.  Celery root appears alike a big turnip, simply tastes more corresponding a cross between celery and jicama.  Cultivated celery is better planted between Aug and Mar. Celery is thought to feature some anti-inflammatory activity and some varieties appear to have beneficial effects on schistosomiasis, a tropical parasitic infestation with a blood fluke.