Our Black Cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa is just starting to bloom. It is in the Ranunculaceae family so it is not coincidental that it blooms when the Anemones are also in flower. The flower stalk is over 5 feet tall at this time with dark purple almost black stems and dark green purple leaves. Quite an attractive and elegant plant for a dappled light spot. This is the best it's been since we planted it about 5 years ago.

The roots and rhizomes of the plant was used for many many years as a treatment for menopausal symptoms. Here's a site from the NIH which has more information about Black Cohosh and symptoms of menopause.

reBlogged to wildflowers

Posted by Ki Reblogged by Old Roses to wildflowers on 2007-09-19, 18:52:36

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