Angelica sylvestris, L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1981, Flora Europaea. Volume 2. Rosaceae to Umbelliferae, Cambridge University Press : 357

2. A. sylvestris L. , Sp. Pl. 251 (1753)

( A. illyrica K. Maly , A. elata Velen., A. brachyradia Freyn ).

Erect, often robust perennial up to 200 cm or more. Stems usually tinged with purple. Leaves 2- to 3-pinnate, up to 60 cm; lobes obliquely oblong-ovate, acutely serrate, the terminal usually simple. Petioles strongly sheathing at the base. Upper leaves reduced to inflated sheaths, which more or less enclose the developing umbels. Rays numerous, puberulent. Bracts 0 or few, caducous; bracteoles setaceous. Sepals minute. Petals white to pinkish. Fruit 4-5 mm, ovate; dorsal ridges obtuse; wings wider than the mericarps, rather

membranous and somewhat undulate. In — 22. Damp or shady places. Almost throughout Europe. All except Az Bl Cr Rs (K)?Sa Sb.