Korean Angelica
Angelica gigas
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A strong stemmed herb. It takes 2 years to complete its life-cycle. It grows 2 m tall and spreads 1-2 m wide. It forms clumps. The leaves are very large and have a red tint. They are divided 3 times and have teeth along the edge. They are 30-40 cm long. The stems are purple-red. The flower heads are red. These are on stems 1.5 m tall.
There are 50 Angelica species. They are temperate plants. It has anticancer properties. It is used in a herbal preparation.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea (country/location of origin), North America, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The young leaves are pickled, boiled or fried and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Oni-no-dake