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Angelica atropurpurea
Angelica atropurpurea L.
Purplestem Angelica
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Angelica atropurpurea var. occidentalis
USDA Symbol: ANAT
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Bipinnate , Tripinnate
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: White to greenish.
Distribution
USA: CT , DE , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , PE
Native Habitat: Riparian,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium , HighLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Short-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio brevicauda)
Value to Beneficial Insects
Supports Conservation Biological ControlThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Short-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio brevicauda) Larval Host |
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Angelica atropurpurea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Angelica atropurpurea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Angelica atropurpurea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-13Research By: TWC Staff