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Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Yellowroot
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Latin Name: Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Synonyms: X. apiifolia. Zanthorrhiza apiifolia.
Common Name: Yellowroot
Family: Ranunculaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Marsh.
Known Hazards: The root, when taken in high doses, is potentially toxic[222].
Habitat: Damp woods, thickets and the banks of streams[43].
Mature Height: 1
Mature Width: 3
Habit: Shrub
General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the root[46, 61]. The entire plant can be crushed to yield a yellow dye[257].
A good ground cover for damp semi-shaded positions[11, 200]. Plants should be spaced about 1.2 metres apart each way[208].
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