Japanese angelica
Angelica keiskei

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1.5 m tall. It can grow for 2 or more years. The stems are hollow and 3-5 cm across. They are yellow to red. The leaves have leaflets along the side and these have teeth and often have 3 parts. The flowers are at the top. They are white.

There are 50 Angelica species. They are temperate plants. It has anticancer properties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is best in full sun and a well-drained moist soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The root is used as a spice and flavouring. They are also pickled. The leaves are used for juice and seasoning. They can be eaten raw, boiled or deep fried.

It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, stalks, root, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Ashitaba, Sinseoncho

Synonyms

Angelica keiskei f. foliosa Konta & S. Matsumoto; Angelica utilis Makino ex Y. Yabe; Archangelica keiskei Miq.;