Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: Charleston Mountain Angelica, Rough Angelica
  • Synonyms: Angelica scabrida
  • Family: Apiaceae (Parsley)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: perennial
  • Habit: forb
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: up to 6 feet
  • Stem: brown, slightly woody to green

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: lanceolate
  • Edge: slightly toothed
  • Arrangement: compound, opposite
  • Leaf Retention:

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: white, red, pink, purple
  • Flower Size:
  • Number of Petals:
  • Bloom: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
  • Fruit:

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use: high
  • Light: shade
  • Soil: Damp and wet mountains limestone soils
  • Habitat: mountains

Distribution

  • Distribution: NV, Clark County
  • Seen: NV, Mount Charleston
  • Elevation: 7500 feet

Photographs

Charleston Mountain Angelica (Angelica scabrida)

Mount Charleston

Charleston Mountain Angelica (Angelica scabrida)

Mount Charleston