New York Metropolitan Flora

Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marsh. - Yellowroot

Non-native

By Steven D. Glenn

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 02/24/2012

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Common Names

Yellowroot

General Discussion

This species native range is southeastern United States, it has been reported from a handful of locations in our area, but these most likely represent cultivated specimens. Further research is needed determine if this species is truely naturalizing in our area.