Safety note: Toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Goldenseal is a small herbaceous plant with distinctive yellow rhizomes and greenish-white flowers. Known for its medicinal properties, it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant's rarity and overharvesting have led to conservation concerns.
Habitat
It grows in rich, shady woodlands.
Diet
Pollinated by small insects, particularly flies.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Goldenseal
The best time to see a Goldenseal is April–May, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,173 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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