NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Angelica triquinata
Filmy Angelica, Mountain Angelica, Appalachian Angelica
Scientific Name: |
Angelica triquinata |
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Genus: |
Angelica |
Species Epithet: |
triquinata |
Common Name: |
Filmy Angelica, Mountain Angelica, Appalachian Angelica |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Apiaceae (Carrot Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
August, September |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
Mesic forests at moderate to high elevations, grassy balds, brookbanks. In NC, fairly common to common in the higher elevations, less numerous down to mid-elevations. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Compound |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
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