Angelica sylvestris Wild Angelica

A common, robust member of the Apiaceae (Carrot family) which is found in marshes, fens, damp grassy places and on the banks of water courses. The stems are hollow, often purple and bear divided leaves that have noticably inflated bases where they meet the stem. The umbels are quite large with small white, or slightly pinkish flowers that attract insects, particularly hoverflies, long-horn beetles and small flies like Sciara hemerobioides. Wild Angelica is widespread throughout West Glamorgan and is a prominent component of the tall herb flora along the wetter margins of forest roads.

Native