Wild Angelica

Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) is a common herb in Poland. It grows in lower sections of the mountains. The plant can reach the height of 50 do 150 cm. Angelica is a biennial producing foliage the first year and stems and flowers the second. It dies back in the winter. Its root has medicinal properties and can be used to cure common cold, lung diseases, relieve rheumatism and stimulate kidneys. Wild angelica (Angelica Sylvestris) can be confused with European Water Hemlock, which is poisonous. Do not collect angelica yourself under any circumstances! Photo taken on the slopes of Mount Laka Rawka at 930 meters. Bieszczady Mountains. July 10, 2007.