Angelica lucida 'Seacoast Angelica'

[Syn. Coelopleurum lucidum]

Apiaceae: a perennial herb to 60-120cm. Found on coastal prairies, coastal strands, and wetland-riparian. White globe-shaped flower umbels. Blooming from June-August. The seed heads may be dried for use in dried arrangements. Blooming from June-August. Stem single and stout, hairless. Leaves 10–30cm, pinnately divided into 3 leaflets, green, shiny on both sides, the leaflets 2–10cm long, oval, irregularly toothed. Native to the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic coasts of North America, and the Russian Far East. The species can occur far inland in Arctic climates such as Alaska. Angelica lucida is considered an endangered species in some of the North-eastern United States.

USES:

The young stems and leafstalks can be cooked or peeled and eaten raw. The seed is used as a flavouring.

Native American tribes used Angelica lucida for many medical applications. A poultice of leaves applied for internal and external pain. Cold remedy and a throat aid for sore throats. Analgesic.

GROWING INFORMATION:

Press these light dependent germinators into surface of soil and keep cool and moist. A bit slow to start at first, but then fast growing. Plant prefers moist soils and part shade to sun.

Attracts Bees.

HARVESTED: 2022

APPROX. 45+ SEEDS