Angelica
Garden angelica, Angelica archangelica, is a tall aromatic plant in the Apiaceae family, alongside parsley and celery. Its sturdy form and rounded flower heads give it a presence quite different from small kitchen herbs. It is particularly associated with candied stems used in confectionery. This culinary identity accompanies an ornamental appeal: you can enjoy its silhouette and flowers even if you do not intend to use it as food.The large leaves are divided into toothed leaflets. They first create a mass of foliage near ground level, then accompany a thick, hollow, branching flowering stem. The plant can grow well over one metre tall and reach around two metres in favourable conditions. Stems and leaf stalks can show green to purplish shades. Their substantial size gives angelica a strong structure, while its numerous smaller leaflets retain a finely divided texture. The contrast between broad foliage and rounded flower heads is a…
