Black cohosh, Black snakeroot
Cimicifuga racemosa

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 3 m high and 2 m wide. At the base are deeply cut leaves. The stem is branching. The flowers are at the top of the stem as slender white bottlebrushes.

There are about 18 Cimicifuga species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is best in light to medium, well-drained soils. It needs an open sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands, North America (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

CAUTION:

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or by root division.

Its other names

Local names

Grozdnata svetilka

Synonyms

Check Actaea