Angelica montana
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: angelica
Plant ID (slug): angelica-montana
Numeric ID: 24946
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Angelica montana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is not frost tender. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: One report says that it is edible and has an anise flavour, the part that is eaten is not specified[173].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Angelica montana
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