Table 3 Morphological comparison of Angelica aliensis,  A. shikokiana and A. tarokoensis
From: A taxonomic revision of the genus Angelica (Apiaceae) in Taiwan with a new species A. aliensis
| Â | A. aliensis | A. shikokiana | A. tarokoensis |
|---|---|---|---|
Distribution | Taiwan, Pingtung County | Japan, Shikoku & Kyushu | Taiwan, Hualien County |
Texture | Chartaceous | Subcoriaceous | Subcoriaceous |
Decompound | 2–3-ternate-pinnate | 1–2-ternate-pinnate | 1–2-ternate-pinnate |
With white-colored fringe | No | No | Yes |
Shape of leaflet | Lanceolate to ovate | Lanceolate to narrowly ovate | Lanceolate |
Size of leaflet | 3–8 × 2–3 | 4–8 × 1.5–3 | 3–7 × 1–2 |
Long × wide (cm) | |||
Margin | Serrate | Crenate | Serrate |
Anther | Purple | Purple | Yellow |
Number of rays | 20–30 | 15–30 | 10–20(26) |
Shape of bracteoles | Narrowly-triangular | Linear | Narrowly-triangular |
Number of bracteole | 4–6 | 0–2 | ca. 10 |
Shape of seed | Obovate | Oblong to ovate | Narrowly oblong |
Size of seed long × wide (mm) | 6–7 × 3–4 | 5–8 × 3–4 | 7–8 × 3–4 |