Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Caulophyllum thalictroides, the blue cohosh, is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae (barberry) family. It is a medium-tall perennial with blue berry-like fruits and bluish-green foliage. The common name cohosh is probably from an Algonquian word meaning "rough".
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Caulophyllum thalictroides |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Blue seed taken by birds; indicator of undisturbed woods |
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Image Credits
- Millspaugh, Charles Frederick (Public domain)
- Joshua Mayer from Madison, WI, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0)