Glaucous Angelica (Angelica glauca)

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

Angelica glauca is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic and is used as a food flavouring. — The root is aromatic and is used as a food flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found amongst scrub on humus-rich soils, 2000 - 3200 metres. Grows by ditches in Tibet. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)