kneeling angelica
Angelica genuflexa Nutt.
Angelica genuflexa, known as kneeling angelica, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to northwestern North America and parts of eastern Asia. This species grows in moist, forested areas, particularly along streambanks. It has a taproot and an erect, hollow stem that can reach 1 to 2 meters in height. The leaves are large, up to 80 cm long, with dissected, toothed leaflets. The plant produces a compound umbel with up to 50 rays, each bearing clusters of small flowers.
Description
Angelica genuflexa is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) and is found in regions such as Alaska, British Columbia, California, and parts of Asia like Japan and Korea. It thrives in moist habitats within coniferous forests. The plant is characterized by its large, compound leaves and a tall, hollow stem. The inflorescence is a compound umbel with multiple rays, each supporting clusters of small flowers. This species was first described in 1840 by Nutt.
Other common names
kneeling angelica
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Alaska · Aleutian Is. · California · Japan · Kamchatka · Korea · Kuril Is. · Magadan · Manchuria · Oregon · Sakhalin · Washington
Synonyms
Angelica caudataAngelica genuflexa subsp. refraceaAngelica refractaAngelica refracta var. multinervisAngelica refracta var. yabeanaAngelica yabeanaAngelica genuflexa subsp. genuflexaAngelica genuflexa subsp. refractaAngelica reflexaAngelica genuflexa var. multinervis
