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Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Yellowroot
Florida native
Endangered Florida species
Ranging from Texas to Maine, yellowroot only occurs in Florida in the central and western panhandle, usually along riverbanks. The tiny purplish-brown flowers appear in the spring.
Xanthorhiza simplicissima is a member of the Ranunculaceae - Buttercup family.
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Aug 07, 2016
