Caulophyllum giganteum

Both this species and the look-alike Caulophyllum thalictroides are found in the Finger Lakes. They have slightly different bloom times in the spring, with C. giganteum a bit earlier and often found on limey soils.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
early blue cohosh
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Showy fruit

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