Lyall's angelica

Angelica arguta

Lyall's angelica is a tall, leafy plant that grows in cool, wet places. Its big green leaves and white flowers make it a pretty sight in nature!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Lyall's angelica is a tall, sturdy plant with large, umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white or cream flowers. Its prominent flat-topped flower heads, called umbels, can grow quite wide, making it visually stand out in its mountain habitat.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusAngelica

Lyall's angelica

Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples traditionally used its roots for food and medicine!

Its name, "Angelica," comes from "angel-like" due to its historical medicinal uses!

Some *Angelica* seeds can float, traveling far on water currents to new places!

This plant belongs to the same family as carrots and celery, the Apiaceae!

Special abilities

Lyall's angelica can grow up to 2 meters tall to reach sunlight, ensuring its large leaves capture maximum energy for growth.

Lyall's angelica has wide, flat flower clusters that act like landing pads, attracting many different insects at once for efficient pollination.

Lyall's angelica has strong, hollow stems that provide lightweight yet sturdy support, helping it stand tall even in windy conditions.

Measurements & details

Height: 50-200 cm
Spread: 30-60 cm
Flower Size: 0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season: Summer
Edible: Yes
Toxicity: Mild
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Two-form bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

visits flowers for nectar

eaten by

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses its leaves and stems

Traits

Flowering

Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.

Summer Blooming

Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.

Broadleaf Tree

Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.

Medicinal

Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.

Edible

Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.

Pollinator Magnet

Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.

Wetland

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.