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Plant Name:
Blue Cohosh
Scientific Name:
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Description:
Blue Cohosh is a flowering perennial herb with blue-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers.
Habitat:
Woodlands, shaded areas, moist soil
Fauna:
Blue Cohosh provides habitat and food for various woodland animals. The plant's blue berries are consumed by birds and small mammals.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in moist, rich soil in part to full shade.
Uses:
Blue Cohosh has been used medicinally by Native American tribes for various purposes, including promoting childbirth and relieving menstrual cramps.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Blue Cohosh is also known as "Papoose Root" or "Squaw Root".
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