Other common names:
Dark Purple Alexanders, Purple-stemmed Angelica Other scientific names: Angelica triquinata, Archangelica atropurpurea French names:
Angélique noire-pourprée Family: Parsley Family (Apiaceae) Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Compound Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 222 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: atropurpurea: dark purple For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
120 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Great Angelica flower head. The flowers are green.
Flower buds.
A Great Angelica plant with the large flower heads at the top.
Great Angelica stem. Note the purple colour and sheath.
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