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hairy angelica
Scientific Name: Angelica venenosa
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (hairy angelica)
Angelica venenosa: Hairy Angelica
Angelica venenosa, commonly known as hairy angelica, is a plant species native to the eastern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- While some sources mention historical concerns about toxicity in Angelica venenosa, this may have been due to confusion with other species, like Cicuta maculata (Water Hemlock).
Considerations for Children
- While some sources mention historical concerns about toxicity in Angelica venenosa, this may have been due to confusion with other species, like Cicuta maculata (Water Hemlock).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Angelica venenosa (Greenway) Fernald
- Common Name: Hairy Angelica, Venous Angelica
- Family: Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Angelica villosa (Walter) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern half of North America, particularly the Eastern United States.
- Ranges from the East Coast to the Ouachita region.
- In New England, it is primarily found in Connecticut and Massachusetts, where it is considered quite rare.
- Prefers open oak forests, savannas, prairies, and open woods and roadsides.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stout perennial, growing up to 2 meters in height.
- Leaves are compound.
- Leaflets are 1-3 cm broad.
- Flowers are white, arranged in large umbels.
- Tall green stems are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation
- Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of soil and light conditions.
- Tolerant of open shade, but best flower production occurs in sunny conditions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text makes reference to studies on the neuroprotective effects of "hairy root extract of Angelica gigas".
- The text makes reference to studies on the overexpression of "cinnamate 4-hydroxylase gene enhances biosynthesis of decursinol angelate in Angelica gigas hairy roots".
Further Information
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