Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh) - Image 2

Botanical name: Cimicifuga racemosa

Common names: Black Cohosh, Squawroot

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh) white flower close up on a long slender stem.
Cimicifuga racemosa (Black Cohosh) produces a tall white flower spike with many tiny star-like segments.
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