Angelica

Angelica archangelica This is the French angelica which is cultivated in traditional kitchen gardens. It can sometimes be found growing in the wild as an escape, usually on river banks or islands, and when you come across it it may well be abundant. It flowers from the middle of June but the stems which you cut to make candied angelica should be collected at the end of April or during May. The leaves can also be used sparingly in salads and with boiled fruit.

The native British angelica Angelica sylvestris is not good to eat being both tough and bitter.