Blue Cohosh Definition

noun
A perennial herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides) of eastern North America, having one or two compound leaves, small yellow-green or purplish flowers, and blue berrylike seeds.
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Synonyms:
  • Caulophyllum thalictroides
  • Caulophyllum thalictrioides
  • squaw-root
  • squawroot
  • papoose root
  • papooseroot
  • blueberry root

Other Word Forms of Blue Cohosh

Noun

Singular:
blue cohosh
Plural:
blue cohoshes

Origin of Blue Cohosh

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