Synonym
Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. var. thalictroides
Meaning of Scientific Name
Caulophyllum: from the Greek kaulos (stem) and phyllon (leaf), referring to the way the stem forms a stalk for a single leaf on this plant; thalictroides: resembles Thalictrum (Meadowrue)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Flowering Period
Spring
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont ☐ Coastal Plain
Habitat
Rich woods and slopes
State Status
Uncommon (S3)
Piedmont Status
Uncommon (S3)
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Status
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Federal Status
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Additional Info
Flowering after C. giganteum; flowers nearly coetaneous (flowers expand with the leaves), numbering about 5–70; sepals shades of yellow, green, or tinted with purple (rarely purple to purple-brown); short ultimate leaf segments (3-8 cm).
