Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)

Family: Barberry Family (Berberidaceae)

Other Names: Papoose or Electric Light Bulb Plant, Papooseroot, Blue Ginseng

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: June 26*

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Interesting Facts: This native wildflower is nicknamed papooseroot because the medicinal root was used by the Indians as an antispasmodic in infant convulsions. It is found in only the deep parts of the forest within the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.