
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
Blue cohosh, also known as Papoose root
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is a perennial plant that flourishes in shady, forested areas with moist, well-drained soil. It produces clusters of greenish-yellow flowers that eventually develop into blue berries, which are toxic and should not be consumed. The plant's foliage starts as a delicate green in the spring and transitions to a golden-green hue as the season progresses.
Key Facts About Blue cohosh
Attributes of Blue cohosh
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
8 mm to 1.3 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow Brown
Scientific Classification of Blue cohosh
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Barberry
Genus
Blue Cohosh
Species
Blue cohosh
Toxicity
Ingestion and contact with skin