Angelica lucida, commonly known as Seacoast Angelica or Sea-watch, is a perennial herb native to a variety of coastal habitats including salt marshes, coastal meadows, and the edges of tidal flats across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic coasts of North America, as well as the Russian Far East. It is also found in inland river valleys and wet meadows in Arctic regions such as Alaska. This species typically grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 meters) and is characterized by its stout, hollow stems and large compound leaves. The plant produces tall, rounded umbels of small, yellowish-white flowers that bloom from June to August, which are moderately showy and attract a variety of pollinators.

Seacoast Angelica is valued for its adaptability to wet coastal environments and its ability to thrive in saline soils, making it a suitable choice for coastal restoration projects and naturalized plantings. It is also used in traditional medicine by indigenous peoples. In cultivation, it requires consistently moist or wet soil conditions and can tolerate partial shade to full sun exposure. While not commonly found in the horticultural trade, it can be propagated by seed or division. Gardeners should be aware that it may require protection in areas where it is considered endangered.CC BY-SA 4.0