Scientific Name: Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Celeriac also called celery root, or knob celery, is a variety of celery cultivated for its edible roots, hypocotyl, and shoots. It is a variety of celery, and tastes similar to the more common varieties cultivated for their stalks. Celeriac may be roasted, stewed, blanched, or mashed. Sliced celeriac occurs as an ingredient in soups, casseroles, and other savory dishes.