No. 14.] FLOWERING PLANTS AND FERNS. I93 



but probably introduced (Miss M. C. Seymour), Southington, 

 rare or local (Andrews, Bissell), Oxford, common (Harger) ; 

 and frequent throughout the southwestern part of the state 

 ( Eames ) . Late June — July. 



The var. dissecta Gray (finely cut) occurs with the species 

 at Stratford (Eames). 



The rootstock is valued in medicine and is officinal. In 

 cultivation forms a fine background for lower plants in some- 

 what shaded situations. 



ACTAEA L. Baneberry. Cohosh. 



Actaea rubra (Ait.) Willd. (red). 

 Actaea spicata L., var. rubra Ait. 



Red Baneberry, Cohosh or Snakeroot. Red-beads. Coral- 

 berry. Snake-berry. 



Rich, often rocky woods. Rather rare near the coast ; occa- 

 sional elsewhere. May — mid-June ; fruit July — Aug. 



Worthy of cultivation in a wild garden or rockery. The 

 rootstock and roots are medicinal. 



Actaea alba (L.) Mill, (white). 



White Baneberry, Cohosh or Snakeroot. White-beads. Neck- 

 lace-weed. 



Rich, often rocky woods. Occasional northward ; frequent 

 southward. Mid-May — mid- June ; fruit Aug. — Sept. 



The rootstock and roots are medicinal. Both this and the 

 preceding species contain irritant principles and are poisonous 

 to stock. The berries of both species are poisonous to man- 

 kind. 



HYDRASTIS Ellis. Orange-root. Yellow Puccoon. 



Hydrastis canadensis L. 



Golden Seal. Yellow-root. Turmeric-root. Indian Turmeric 



or Paint. 



Rare. Rocky woods in rich soil : Plainville (J. N. Bishop), 

 Southington (Mrs. E. R. Newell). May. 



The rhizome and roots possess valued medicinal properties 

 and are officinal. 

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