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| Identification |
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Genus
Cimicifuga
Species
racemosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
black cohosh
squawroot
black snakeroot
bugwort
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S10690
Data source
MedPl p78;Frgnt p263;Xeri p288
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Cimicifuga racemosa has strong rank smelling leaves. Bugwort (also known as black cohosh, black snakeroot or squawroot) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It likes moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
emmenagogue
antirheumatic
expectorant
sedative
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Cimicifuga racemosa has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an emmenagogue, as an antirheumatic, as an expectorant and as a sedative. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Bugwort (sometimes called black cohosh, black snakeroot or squawroot) should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. This plant is not permitted in some countries. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the root.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
foul smelling like carrion
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cimicifuga racemosa is a perennial. The blossoms are most often a white color.
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