poison angelica
Angelica lineariloba A.Gray
Angelica lineariloba, known as poison angelica, is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to California and western Nevada, growing at elevations between 6000 and 10,600 ft. The plant features a taproot, an erect hollow stem up to 1.5 meters tall, and feathery leaves with linear to threadlike leaflets. It produces a compound umbel with white to cream flowers and papery sheaths at the base of the petioles.
Description
Angelica lineariloba is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae) and is found in the Sierra Nevada and surrounding areas. It resembles other large umbellifers like cow parsnip and swamp whiteheads but can be distinguished by its highly dissected leaves. The plant has an erect, hollow stem and produces clusters of small white to cream flowers on a compound umbel. It is similar in appearance to other Angelica species but has unique leaf and inflorescence characteristics.
Other common names
poison angelica
Distribution
California · Nevada
