Angelica glauca, the smooth angelica, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.[3] It is found from eastern Afghanistan through the western Himalayas to western Tibet.[2] Collecting in the wild for its essential oil has driven this species to Endangered status.[4]

Angelica glauca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Angelica
Species:
A. glauca
Binomial name
Angelica glauca
Synonyms[2]

Angelica nuristanica Kitam.

References edit

  1. ^ Ved, D.; Saha, D.; Ravikumar, K.; Haridasan, K. (2015). "Angelica glauca". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T50126564A50131275. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T50126564A50131275.en. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Angelica glauca Edgew". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Smooth Angelica". Flowers of India. 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. ^ Butola, J.S.; Vashistha, R.K. (2013). "An overview on conservation and utilization of Angelica glauca Edgew. in three Himalayan states of India". Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries. 5 (3): 171. doi:10.5958/j.0975-6892.5.3.028.