Kneeling Angelica (Angelica genuflexa)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Angelica genuflexa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — Young leaves - cooked.; Used as a flavouring.; Young stems - peeled and eaten raw.; Seed - used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places. Forests in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)