Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 546 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454062
Common Names
- Thalictrum flavum
- Yellow Thalictrum
- Yellow Meadow-rue
Synonyms
- Thalictrum exaltatum Gaudin [unknown]
- Thalictrum flaccidum Schleich. [unknown]
- Thalictrum sphaerocarpum Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
- Thalictrum rugosum Aiton [unknown]
- Thalictrum rufinerve Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
- Thalictrum udum Jord. [unknown]
- Thalictrum pauperculatum Herm. ex DC. [unknown]
- Thalictrum riparium Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
- Thalictrum princeps Dumort. [unknown]
- Thalictrum prorepens Jord. [unknown]
- Thalictrum commutatum C.A.Mey. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Thalictrum controversum K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
- Thalictrum wallrothianum Dettd. ex Lecoy. [unknown]
- Thalictrum heterophyllum Lej. [unknown]
- Thalictrum glomerulosum Fr. [unknown]
- Thalictrum friesii Rupr. [unknown]
- Thalictrum angustatum Weinm. ex Lecoy. [unknown]
- Thalictrum anonymum Wallr. ex Lecoy. [unknown]
- Thalictrum belgicum Jord. [unknown]
- Thalictrum capitatum Jord. [unknown]
- Thalictrum purpurascens rugosum (Aiton) Farw. [unknown]
- Thalictrum flavum euskarum Elías & Pau ex P.Monts. [unknown]
Description
Thalictrum flavum (also called Yellow Meadow-Rue, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist areas. It is an erect perennial herb growing up to one meter tall with leaves divided into many narrow leaflets. The inflorescence is a panicle of small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thalictrum flavum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thalictrum flavum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with two long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thalictrum flavum is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.
Where to Find Thalictrum flavum
Thalictrum flavum is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Thalictrum flavum FAQ
What are the common names of Thalictrum flavum?
Yellow Meadow-rue
What is the native range of Thalictrum flavum?
Europe and North America
What is the growth habit of Thalictrum flavum?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves
Species in the Thalictrum genus
Thalictrum macrocarpum,
Thalictrum lucidum,
Thalictrum maritimum,
Thalictrum kuhistanicum,
Thalictrum kubotae,
Thalictrum morisonii,
Thalictrum nakamurae,
Thalictrum microspermum,
Thalictrum medium,
Thalictrum minus,
Thalictrum falconeri,
Thalictrum dasycarpum,
Thalictrum podocarpum,
Thalictrum papuanum,
Thalictrum obovatum,
Thalictrum osmorhizoides,
Thalictrum oshimae,
Thalictrum orientale,
Thalictrum domingense,
Thalictrum johnstonii,
Thalictrum integrilobum,
Thalictrum ingratum,
Thalictrum flavum,
Thalictrum foliolosum,
Thalictrum foetidum,
Thalictrum sharpii,
Thalictrum simplex,
Thalictrum siamense,
Thalictrum spurium,
Thalictrum sessile,
Thalictrum semiscandens,
Thalictrum toyamae,
Thalictrum timeroyi,
Thalictrum uncinnatum,
Thalictrum ujiinsulare,
Thalictrum uchiyamae,
Thalictrum tuberosum,
Thalictrum triternatum,
Thalictrum tripeltiferum,
Thalictrum sultanabadense,
Thalictrum rochebruneanum,
Thalictrum rhynchocarpum,
Thalictrum punduanum,
Thalictrum pumilum,
Thalictrum pubescens,
Thalictrum dalzellii,
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium,
Thalictrum appendiculatum,
Thalictrum calcicola,
Thalictrum calabricum,
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Aconitum abietetorum,
Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,