Angelica sylvestris
The ground flora is dominated by bluebell ("Hyacinthoides non-scripta") and dog's mercury ("Mercurialis perennis"), whilst in drier areas bramble ("Rubus fruticosus") can be found. Supported by the wood's rides, plants of marshy grassland communities are found, such as false fox-sedge ("Carex otrubae"), angelica ("Angelica sylvestris"), valerian ("Valeriana officinalis"), meadowsweet ("Filipendula ulmaria") and pendulous sedge ("Carex pendula"). Other plants common only in ancient woodlands that are also found in Hanger Wood include herb paris