Coptis trifolia subsp. groenlandica
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20 cm tall and spreads 50 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zone 2.
Countries/locations it is found in
USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten and also used to flavour sassafras-root bark beer.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Coptis groenlandica (Oeder) Fernald;