Angelica japonica

Physical Characteristics

Angelica japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Eaten as a vegetable, it is fragrant and saline[178]. The part of the plant that is eaten is not specified, it is probably either the leaves or the root[K]. The seed is used as a condiment[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].