Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Yellowroot
Also known as: Actaea xanthorrhiza E.H.L.Krause +5 more
- Actaea xanthorrhiza E.H.L.Krause
- Xanthorhiza apiifolia L'Hér.
- Xanthorhiza apiifolia var. ternata Huth
- Xanthorhiza tinctoria Woodhead
- Zanthorhiza apiifolia L'Hér.
- Zanthorhiza apiifolia var. ternata Huth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Xanthorhiza simplicissima (commonly known as Yellowroot) is a shrub within the Ranunculaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Maryland