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Berberidaceae

Berberidaceae. Barberry Family. Family Charachteristics. Found worldwide Approximately 16 genera and 600 species 7 are genera found in the US. Blue cohosh Caulophyllum thalictroides. Herbaceous perennial up to 80cm Leaves are alternate with 2 or 3 that are divided

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Berberidaceae

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  1. Berberidaceae Barberry Family

  2. Family Charachteristics • Found worldwide • Approximately 16 genera and 600 species • 7 are genera found in the US

  3. Blue cohoshCaulophyllumthalictroides • Herbaceous perennial up to 80cm • Leaves are alternate with 2 or 3 that are divided • Flowers are green, purple, and yellow with 6 sepals and 6 petals • Fruit are dark blue seeds that resemble berries and are poisonous • Found in rich woods

  4. Sources • http://www.2bnthewild.com/plants/H446.htm • http://academic.reed.edu/biology/Courses/BIO332/plantfamily/family_info/Berberidaceae.html • Pictures • http://www.ncwildflower.org/index.php/plants/details/caulophyllum-thalictroides/

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