Angelica japonica (Umbelliferae)

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Angelica japonica
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The Angelica japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Angelica kiusiana. Maxim.

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Latin Name:  Angelica japonica
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  A.Gray.

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

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Near seashores, C. and S. Japan[58].

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 at least in the milder parts of this country and could be resistant to maritime exposure. 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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