David L. Hoffmann BSc Hons MNIMHCimicifuga racemosa Ranunculaceae Names: Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Squawroot. Habitat: USA and Canada. Collection: The roots are unearthed with the rhizome in autumn after the fruits have ripened. They should be cut...
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Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
Cimicifuga racemosa
Ranunculaceae
Names: Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Squawroot.
