Plants in genus angelica
Angelica japonica
Angelica japonica is a tall flowering plant native to Japan, known for its dark lustrous leaves and white flower umbels. It grows along coastlines and can reach up to 1.5 meters tall. This perennial is adaptable to various light conditions and tolerates moist-to-average soils. Its foliage is foraged for food in Japan, and its root extracts are used in cancer treatments.
Angelica dahurica
Angelica dahurica is a perennial herb known for its aromatic roots and leaves, native to Asia and Russia. It grows up to 6 feet tall with a purplish-green ribbed stem and produces greenish-white flowers. The plant thrives in moist grasslands and streamsides, forming a rosette of aromatic foliage. Its roots are traditionally used in Chinese medicine, while the seeds serve as a seasoning and flavoring for liqueurs. Angelica is a short-lived perennial that attracts insects and is resistant to deer and rabbits.