Mountain Angelica Angelica triquinata
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Angelica curtisii
- Angelica saxatilis
- Phonetic Spelling
- an-JEL-ee-kuh try-quin-AY-tuh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Filmy Angelica most commonly grows in the open areas of woods and meadows of the central to southern Appalachian mountains preferring moderate to high elevations. It is a herbaceous perennial that enjoys full sun to part shade with a stem that changes from green to purplish as it ages and can grow up to 6 feet high. At times in the life cycle, the sheaths covering the stems can give the plant a 'filmy' look. Flowers bloom in August-September in North Carolina.
While not much is known of the poisonous characteristics of this plant, it does cause bees, yellow jackets, hornets, and other insects that consume the nectar to appear intoxicated or lethargic thus the flower is suspected to be poisonous. It may also cause sensitivity to sunlight and contact dermatitis if brushed up against.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Angelica
- Species:
- triquinata
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
- Distribution:
- Mountainous forests, stream margins and meadows
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees and other insect pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Cream/Tan
- Gold/Yellow
- Fruit Type:
- Schizocarp
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Striped smooth seeds are flattened with 2 lateral wings that fruits in September - October in NC.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Pink
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Umbel
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Compound umbels are 3-6 inches across with 13 to 25 umbellets. Flowers are pale green to greenish-white and sometimes tinged with pink. Blooms August - September in NC. Nectar may be intoxicating to bees, yellow jackets, hornets and other insects.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblong
- Obovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves contain 3 inch leaflets which are coarsely toothed, may be lobed with a marginal fringe of minute hairs and a sharp-pointed apex. The veined leaves may be elliptical to lanceolate shape.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Stems often go from a green to a reddish-purple as it ages and becomes slightly hairy towards inflorescence.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Slope/Bank
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rain Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Wet Soil
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- Nectar is poisonous to some insects (bees, yellow jackets, hornets) and causes them to appear intoxicated. Can cause photosensitivity (sunburn, dermatitis).
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Furocoumarins
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Stems
