HYDRASTIS 



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(Fig. 89) indigenous to the eastern United States and Canada. 

 The rhizome and roots are collected in autumn. 



Fia. 89. Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis): A, young plant with horizontal 

 rhizome and numerous roots. B, fruit-head of small berries. C. older 

 plant showing the palmately lobed leaves. 



Description. Rhizome horizontal or oblique, sub-cylindrical, 

 2 to 5 cm. in length, 3 to 6 mm. in diameter; externally yellowish 

 or dark brown, slightly annulate from circular scars of bud-scales, 



