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Blue Cohosh, Papooseroot

Caulophyllumthalictroides

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Family

Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caulophyllum (kaw-loh-FIL-um)

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Species

thalictroides (thal-ik-TROY-deez)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Green

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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purplekitty

Wildomar, CA | February 2010 | neutral

Used to induce labor. DO NOT ingest if pregnant unless certified health practitioner is trying to induce contractions.

gregr18

Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

It's not uncommon to see this plant for sale (in capsulated form of course) at a drug store as a remedy for women's reproductive problem...Read More

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