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Angelica sylvestris L.

wild angelica (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Angelica sylvestris is a stocky herb that grows in damp woodlands and grasslands across the British Isles.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2004-09-19

 wild angelica / Angelica sylvestris: _Angelica sylvestris_ is a stocky herb that grows in damp woodlands and grasslands across the British Isles.

The leaves of Angelica sylvestris have distinctive purple markings at their nodes.

Wytham (VC22: Berkshire); 2018-07-26

 wild angelica / Angelica sylvestris: The leaves of _Angelica sylvestris_ have distinctive purple markings at their nodes.

The fruits of Angelica sylvestris are 4–6 mm long, with broad wings.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-06

 wild angelica / Angelica sylvestris: The fruits of _Angelica sylvestris_ are 4–6 mm long, with broad wings.

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