Kingdom Plantae Family Apiaceae Scientific name Angelica callii Rank Species | Order Apiales Genus Angelica Higher classification Wild celery | |
Similar Angelica breweri, Wild celery, Angelica arguta, Angelica hendersonii, Umbelifers | ||
Angelica callii is an uncommon species of angelica known as Call's angelica. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada of California, where it grows by forest streams.
This is a taprooted perennial herb producing a rough, hollow, erect stem to heights between 1 and 2 meters. The leaves are made up of highly dissected toothed leaflets each up to 13 centimeters. The inflorescence is a compound umbel with up to 50 rays bearing clusters of hairy flowers.
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