Henderson's angelica

Angelica hendersonii J.M.Coult. & Rose

Angelica hendersonii, known as Henderson's angelica, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the west coast of the United States, from Washington to central California, where it grows in coastal sage scrub and other coastal habitats. The plant features a taproot and an erect, branching stem reaching 1 to 2 meters in height. Basal leaves consist of oval leaflets up to 10 centimeters long, with toothed edges and woolly undersides. The inflorescences are compound umbels with up to 60 rays, bearing clusters of fuzzy flowers. The fruits are paired, nearly a centimeter long, each containing a seed.

Description

Henderson's angelica is a perennial herb with a robust taproot and a branching stem that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is found in coastal regions of Washington, Oregon, and California. The plant's basal leaves are composed of oval leaflets with toothed edges and white, woolly undersides. Its inflorescences form compound umbels with up to 60 rays, each holding clusters of fuzzy flowers. The flowers produce paired fruits, each about a centimeter long and containing a single seed. This species was first described in 1888 by J.M. Coulter and Rose.