This common beach plant produces masses of leaves arising from red stems. Low-growing. The leaves are ternately compound, that is divided 3 times. Flowers are carried in an umbel which is also compound. Distinguished from Seaside Angelica by its low height and colonial nature.

Common around the coast

Candied stems

Boil sections of stems until a fork easily pierces them. Then simmer in a syrup of 1 cup of sugar to each cup of water for 15 minutes. Cool and roll in granulated sugar. An acquired taste but worth the attempt.