Hydrastis canadensis
Goldenseal, Orangeroot
Other regional names: Yellow Puccoon +1 more
- Yellow Puccoon
- Yellow Root
Also known as: Hydrastis trifolia Raf. +6 more
- Hydrastis trifolia Raf.
- Warnera canadensis (L.) Mill.
- Warnera diphylla Raf.
- Warnera tinctoria Raf.
- Warneria canadensis (L.) Mill.
- Warneria diphylla Raf.
- Warneria tinctoria Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hydrastis canadensis (commonly known as Goldenseal or Orangeroot) is a herbaceous perennial within the Ranunculaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin