Angelica archangelica var. himalaica

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 2-3 m tall. The stems are stout and have ridges. The leaves are divided 2-3 times. The leaflets do not have stalks. They are oval and 4-15 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. The leaf bases form sheaths. The flower stalks are 8-15 cm long. There are 15-40 rays. There are many white flowers.

There are 50 Angelica species. They are temperate plants.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows in the Himalayas between 2,500-4,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The leaf stalks are candied. The leaves are used as a condiment.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, leaf stalks

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Archangelica officinalis Hoffm. var himalaica C.B.Clarke;