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HYDRASTIDACEAE
Golden-seal Family
Hydrastis canadensis  (golden-seal)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hydrastis: the leaf resembles Hydrophyllum (water leaf), hence the name; canadensis: of or from Canada and North America
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and slopes; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
Uncommon
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
9
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: Root. Used internally as tea, tincture, or capsules for infections of the mucous membranes like gingivitis, laryngitis, Strep throat, bacterial diarrhea, and mucous colitis. Used topically as a saline tea in a neti pot for sinusitis; in a sitz bath for episitomy incisions and rectal fissures; intravaginally as a bolus for cervicitis and cervical dysplasia; as a vaginal douche for candidiasis, vaginosis and chlamydia. The finely powdered root and white sugar are used to help heal bedsores.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
The global conservation status of this species, despite its range-wide relative abundance, reflects population declines inferred from continued collection pressure from the medicinal plant industry.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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