Seaside angelica
Angelica lucida

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a thickened root. The stem is thick, green and hollow and becomes somewhat woody with age. It can grow 1.3 m tall. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaf stalks are inflated near the base. The flowers are small with five white or greenish petals. There are many flowers in an umbrella like arrangement.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows along the coast and in moist places. It grows in moist tundra.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The new emerging shoots are peeled and eaten usually with oil. The leaves are also cooked as a green vegetable. The roots are occasionally used as a spice.

They are often eaten by children.

Edible parts

Shoots, leaves, root, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ahzeeahlook, Egoosuk, Seacoast angelica, Wild celery

Synonyms

Caucalis lucida (L.) Lag.; Coelopleurum lucidum (L.) Fernald;