Angelica keiskei
(Miq.) Koidz.
Japanese angelica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaA hardy perennial reaching 1.2 m tall, Angelica keiskei flowers from June to October with seeds maturing July to November. The self-fertile hermaphroditic flowers are insect-pollinated. It accommodates light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with mildly acid to basic pH ranges, tolerates semi-shade or full sun, and handles maritime exposure well while preferring moist soil.
Description
A herb. It grows 1.5 m tall. It can grow for 2 or more years. The stems are hollow and 3-5 cm across. They are yellow to red. The leaves have leaflets along the side and these have teeth and often have 3 parts. The flowers are at the top. They are white.
Edible Uses
Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The stems are also edible. The short, thick root is edible cooked and is often pickled.
Traditional Uses
The root is used as a spice and flavouring. They are also pickled. The leaves are used for juice and seasoning. They can be eaten raw, boiled or deep fried.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It is best in full sun and a well-drained moist soil.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, as viability drops quickly. Spring sowing is possible but expect lower germination rates. Light is required for germination. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and grow on in a cold frame through their first winter, then plant out in spring. Seed can also be sown directly in situ as soon as it is ripe.
Other Uses
None known.
Other Information
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Notes
There are 50 Angelica species. They are temperate plants. It has anticancer properties.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 88.6 | 138 | 33 | 4.2 | 51 | 41 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Root | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ashitaba, Sinseoncho
References (11)
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- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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