Angelica glauca -

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Western Himalayas - Kashmir to Simla.

Angelica glauca () is a Perennial. It has a hardness rating of 0and is vunerable to frost.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Angelica glauca will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Angelica glauca prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Angelica glauca can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Usually found amongst scrub on humus-rich soils, 2000 - 3200m[145].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a deep moist fertile soil in dappled shade or full sun[200]. Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 3/5
The root is aromatic and is used as a food flavouring[177].

• Condiment - the various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The plant is used as a cordial stimulant in the treatment of dyspepsia and constipation[240].

• Stomachic - Aids and improves the action of the stomach.

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe since the seed only has a short viability[200]. Seed can also be sown in the spring, though germination rates will be lower. It requires light for germination[200]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in the spring. The seed can also be sow in situ as soon as it is ripe.

Scented parts of the plants

Root : CrushedDried

Known Hazards

All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].

Other Uses

The dried roots contain about 1.3% essential oil[240].

• Essential - Essential oils that are used in perfumery, medicines, paint solvents, insect repellents etc.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

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