Angelica crucifolia (Umbelliferae)

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Angelica crucifolia
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The Angelica crucifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. cartigaginomarginata. (Makino.)Nakai. Peucedanum makinoi

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Latin Name:  Angelica crucifolia
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Komar.

Known Hazards:  All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp habitats in C. and S. Japan[58, 200].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a deep moist fertile soil in dappled shade or full sun[200]. Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed[200].

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