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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


Edible Uses:  The roasted seed is a coffee substitute[4, 102, 105, 177]. The seeds are about the size of large peas, but are not produced in abundance[232].


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