An angelic carrot

Angelica grayi, July 21, 2023

Common & scientific name

Gray’s angelica, Angelica grayi

Family

Parsley, Apiaceae

Location

Geisslerl, 12,900’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

This alpine carrot is unmistakeable, with its large umbel of greenish flowers and overall stocky demeanor. It is usually found high on the Pass near water in the company of many other flowers and grasses.

With Senecio fremontii, Green Mountain, 12,000’, August 2, 2023