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Angelica japonica (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Edible Uses: Eaten as a vegetable, it is fragrant and saline[178]. The part of the plant that is eaten is not specified, it is probably either the leaves or the root[K].
The seed is used as a condiment[177].
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