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California angelica
Scientific Name: Angelica californica
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Angelica californica - California Angelica
Angelica californica, commonly known as California angelica, is a perennial herb native to California and found occasionally in southern Oregon. This plant is an uncommon member of the carrot family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Angelica californica
- Common Name: California angelica
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Angelica tomentosa var. californica (Jeps.) Jeps.
Distribution and Habitat
- Angelica californica is found in northern California and, less commonly, in southern Oregon.
- It is considered native to California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Angelica californica is a perennial herb.
- It features striking stalks that can reach up to 6 feet tall.
- These stalks support flat-topped clusters of white flowers.
- The plant also has low-growing emerald-green leaves.
- The veins in leaflets of Angelica californica go to the tips of the teeth on the margins (Fig 3,4).
Quirky Facts
- Angelica, in a different context, is a fortified wine traditionally associated with the Mission grape, from which it was made since the early days of California winemaking. It's even been called California's original wine.