Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1088 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129287
Common Names
- Hydrastis Canadensis
- Canadian Golden Seal
- Hydrastis Canadensis
Description
Hydrastis canadensis (also called Goldenseal, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows and on the edges of woodlands, and has small, deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrastis canadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrastis canadensis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves.
Where to Find Hydrastis canadensis
Hydrastis canadensis is found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan.
Species in the Hydrastis genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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