Mountain Angelica (Angelica montana)

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

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, the part that is eaten is not specified. — One report says that it is edible and has an anise flavour, the part that is eaten is not specified.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal to higher montane grassland, rocky and gravelly places, southwards from latitude 38°s on North and South Islands. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)