Blue cohosh

Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Brown fruit, which may be edible (but consult a reliable source before eating), is sparsely produced from spring to summer.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 2.5 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, corms, sprigs. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 4.5-7, high fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Caulophyllum thalictroides profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Caulophyllum Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Edible natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs