Angelica

About Angelica

Named after the archangel Michael because it traditionally bloomed around his feast day (May 8). It was believed to protect against witchcraft and plague in medieval Europe. Candied angelica stems are a traditional cake decoration. It is a key ingredient in Chartreuse and Benedictine liqueurs. All parts are used: stems candied, seeds in gin production, roots medicinally, leaves as garnish. It can grow 2 meters tall in a single season. It is native to northern Europe. It has a unique musky-sweet flavor. It prefers damp, shady conditions. The Laplanders used it as a vegetable. It is one of the tallest culinary herbs.