Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.

PLANTS OF TENNESSEE, USA
Caulophvllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Berberidaceae
Det.: S.R.Hill (ILLS) 2010 Blue cohosh
GRUNDY COUNTY 35.24495° N. Lat. 085.86172°
W. Long. North side of Route 1-24 near rest area,
downslope near tributary of Trussell Creek, Monteagle
[Cumberland Plateau]. Elevation 1600 feet. Coordinate
Datum: WGS84/NAD83. Steep rocky talus slope with
large sandstone boulders and pockets of humus between.
Rocky mesic forest, diverse and good quality; with
Trillium spp., Polymnia, Aesculus, Arisaema. Flowers
pale olive-green; locally common perennial herb,
leaves soft-immature; rooted in humus.
Steven R. Hill 38392
16 April 2010
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