Caulophyllum thalictroides: Country Or Region Of Origin
Central & E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A
Plant Profile: Caulophyllum thalictroides
Taxonomy: Caulophyllum thalictroidesNames
Blue Cohosh
Phonetic Spelling:kaw-loh-FY-lum thal-ik-TROY-deez
Genus:Caulophyllum
Species:thalictroides
Family:Berberidaceae
A perennial herb characterized by a straight, unbranched stem and a single, large leaf that is divided into three sections. Its flowers, which are arranged in a terminal cluster, consist of six parts and are greenish-yellow in color. The fruit matures quickly, revealing one to two blue, fleshy seeds.
This plant typically thrives in forested or natural environments, particularly in damp woodland areas.
Caulophyllum thalictroides Feature Summary
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#poisonous
#NC native
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Caulophyllum thalictroides Feature Summary
Attributes
Central & E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A
Roasted seeds have been used as a coffee substitute
Perennial
Fruit
fruit opening soon and exposing 1-2 blue, fleshy seeds
Blue
Flowers
flowers in a terminal cluster, 6-parted, greenish-yellow
Gold/Yellow
Green
6 petals/rays
Leaves
Poisonous to Humans
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. Vomiting and diarrhea.
Alkaloids and saponins
Seeds
Roots
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Native Plant
Poisonous
Erect
Cultural Conditions
Mountains
Piedmont
Stem
Landscape
Woodland
Naturalized Area
Poisonous to Humans
Contact Dermatitis
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Caulophyllum thalictroides Attributes
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Edibility
Roasted seeds have been used as a coffee substitute
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Caulophyllum thalictroides Fruit
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Fruit Description
fruit opening soon and exposing 1-2 blue, fleshy seeds
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Fruit Color
Blue
Caulophyllum thalictroides Flowers
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Flower Description
flowers in a terminal cluster, 6-parted, greenish-yellow
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Caulophyllum thalictroides Leaves
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Leaf Description
single leaf large, divided into threes
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Leaf Color
Green
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Caulophyllum thalictroides Poisonous to Humans
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Poison Symptoms
CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN. Vomiting and diarrhea.
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Poison Toxic Principle
Alkaloids and saponins
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Poison Part
Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems
Caulophyllum thalictroides Whole Plant Traits
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Caulophyllum thalictroides Cultural Conditions
Caulophyllum thalictroides: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Caulophyllum thalictroides Stem
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Caulophyllum thalictroides Landscape
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Caulophyllum thalictroides: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
