Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)

Forest Farming (Cooperative Extension)

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Abstract

Extension guide noting that goldenseal shares rich-woods habitat with, and its lobed maple-like leaves may be mistaken for, mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum), bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and other woodland plants, so novice foragers can confuse them; mayapple has large umbrella-like lobed leaves and bloodroot a single lobed leaf with red-orange sap, whereas goldenseal has a hairy upright stem bearing two ragged maple-like leaves and a bright-yellow rhizome. Anchors the goldenseal/mayapple/bloodroot confusion and distinguishing features.

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Forest Farming (Cooperative Extension) 'Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.)'. Available at: https://forest-farming.extension.org/goldenseal-hydrastis-canadensis-l/

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