Definition

1. Noun:
   • A European herb with compound leaves and white flowers: "wild angelica" refers to a specific plant species (Angelica sylvestris) native to Europe, characterized by its compound leaf structure and clusters of white flowers. It is noted as an adventive species (a non-native plant that has become established) on Cape Breton Island in Canada.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The meadow was dotted with the white umbels of wild angelica.
  • Botanists are studying the spread of wild angelica on Cape Breton Island.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical specimen: The term is used precisely in botanical and ecological contexts to identify the species and discuss its habitat.
  • The survey recorded several patches of wild angelica along the coastal path.

Variants and Related Words

• Angelica (n): The genus name for a group of aromatic plants, which includes both wild angelica and the cultivated garden angelica ().
  • The recipe calls for candied angelica, not the wild variety.

Synonyms

• Angelica sylvestris: The scientific Latin name for the plant.
• Woodland angelica: An alternative common name sometimes used.

Notes

• This is a specific compound noun for a plant species. The word "wild" here distinguishes it from other cultivated species within the same genus. The core term being defined is the full compound "wild angelica".

Noun

1. European herb with compound leaves and white flowers; adventive on Cape Breton Island