Angelica

Angelica is a genus of Apiaceae, some members of which are grown as a flavoring agent and for their medicinal properties. The most notable of these is Angelica archangelica which is commonly known just as Angelica. Sea watch, Angelica lucida, has been eaten as a sort of "wild celery".

Angelica archangelica grows wild in Finland, Sweden and Norway, mostly in the northern parts of the countries. In Finnish it is called Väinönputki, in Swedish its Kvanne and in Norwegian it has the name Kvann.

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