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Search Term(s): Caulophyllum thalictroides   (1 record found)

BERBERIDACEAE
Barberry Family
Caulophyllum thalictroides  (blue cohosh)   
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Synonym
Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. var. thalictroides
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Caulophyllum: from the Greek kaulos (stem) and phyllon (leaf), referring to the way the stem forms a stalk for a single leaf on this plant; thalictroides: resembles Thalictrum (Meadowrue)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and slopes
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Rhizomes. Used internally as a tea or tincture for ovarian and uterine pain, inflammatory arthritis (especially of the small joints), testicular pain, and is traditionally used to stimulate labor. Caution should be used in patients with heart disease. Contraindicated for pregnancy and lactation.
ID Notes
Flowers nearly coetaneous (flowers expand with the leaves), numbering about 5?70; sepals shades of yellow, green, or tinted with purple (rarely purple to purple-brown); short ultimate leaf segments (3-8 cm). Flowering after C. giganteum.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
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