Jeffersonia diphylla
Rheumatism Root
Also known as: Jeffersonia bartonis Michx. +6 more
- Jeffersonia bartonis Michx.
- Jeffersonia binata W.Bartram
- Jeffersonia diphylla f. diphylla
- Jeffersonia lobata Nutt.
- Jeffersonia odorata Raf.
- Podophyllum diphyllum L.
- Vindicta begoniifolia Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Berberidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Jeffersonia diphylla (commonly known as Rheumatism-Root) is a rhizomatous plant within the Berberidaceae family. It naturally occurs 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
Bulb
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, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin