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Goldenseal

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Hydrastis canadensis

Denizen of the hardwood forest, this plant has traditional medicinal uses as a digestive aid.

Credit: Michael Huft

Credit: Melinda Lowry

Credit: Michael Huft

Credit: Loretta Heiniger

Pollinators

Light

Moisture

Bloom Color

Height

<1 - 1 ft

Bloom Season

Spring

Notes

Thick yellow rhizome gives this plant its name. Companion plants: Jewel Weed (Impatiens spp.), Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa.)

More Information

USDA PLANTS Cultivation Guidance for Pharmacological Uses

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