Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Angelica kingii is a species of angelica known as King's angelica. It is native to the western United States, especially the Great Basin region. This is a taprooted perennial herb varying in shape and size. It produces an erect, hollow stem to heights between 30 centimeters and two meters. The large leaves are composed of many lance-shaped leaflets each up to 12 centimeters in length. The inflorescence is a compound umbel with up to 14 long rays each holding clusters of small hairy flowers. The fruit is a pair of bodies about half a centimeter long each containing a seed.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

12 in Tall

Butterflies

Pollinators supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

  • Likely

  • Confirmed

Anise Swallowtail

Papilio zelicaon