Purplestem angelica, American angelica, Great angelica, Masterwort
Angelica atropurpurea

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A plant that lives for a few years. It grows 1-2 m high. It has a smell. The leaves are large. They are divided into many leaflets. They are copper coloured when young but turn green with age. The flowers are green and in flat heads.

There are 50 Angelica species. They are temperate plants.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in sun or light shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

CAUTION: The roots are possibly poisonous when fresh. The roots are candied. The stems are leaves are eaten. The tender new stems and leafstalks are peeled and eaten in salads. They are also boiled in water and eaten. The young leaves are added to fish dishes, soups and stews.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, stem

How it is grown

It usually self seeds. Plants can be grown from seed or by division of the root.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Archangelica atropurpurea (L.) Hoffm.; Selinum atropurpureum Link;