Angelica arguta facts for kids
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Angelica arguta is a plant often called Lyall's angelica. It belongs to the angelica family. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it in coniferous forests from British Columbia in Canada all the way to Utah in the United States.
About Lyall's Angelica
This plant is a type of perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It has a main root called a taproot, which grows straight down into the soil. The plant grows a tall, hollow stem that can reach between one and two meters high. That's like a tall person!
What Does It Look Like?
Lyall's angelica has large leaves. They look a bit like triangles. Each large leaf is made up of many smaller leaflets. These leaflets have jagged edges and pointed tips. They can be up to 9 centimeters long.
At the very top of the strong stem, you'll find the plant's flowers. They grow in a special shape called a compound umbel. This looks like an umbrella with many smaller umbrellas branching out. The "spokes" of this flower umbrella can be up to 10 centimeters long. The flowers themselves are usually yellowish.
How Is It Used?
People have used the roots of Lyall's angelica for medicine. They used them to help with colds, sore throats, or stomach cramps.
Interestingly, beetles help pollinate the flowers of this plant. This means beetles carry pollen from one flower to another, helping the plant make seeds.
See also
In Spanish: Angelica arguta para niños
