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Caulophyllum thalictroides
Papoose root
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Latin Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides
Common Name: Papoose root
Family: Berberidaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (L.)Michx.
Known Hazards: This plant should not be used during pregnancy prior to the commencement of labour[165].
Habitat: Rich moist soils in swamps, by streams[4, 21] and in woods[43].
Mature Height: 0.5
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Perennial
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a damp light humus-rich woodland soil preferring a position in deep shade[1, 200]. One report says that it is best in a peat garden.
Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[187].
The plant only produces one large leaf each year[233]. The seeds rupture the ovary before they are fully ripe and continue to expand naked, they are bright blue when fully ripe[130].
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