Actaea racemosa
(formerly Cimicifuga racemosa)

Black Cohosh, Common Black Cohosh, Bugbane

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Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: May - August

Black Cohosh's roots and rhizomes have purported medicinal uses, including analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and as a treatment for symptoms of menopause.

11 July 2014 Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA	11 July 2014 Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA (with Wild Columbine amongst leaves)	21 June 2014 Ivy Creek Natural Area, Charlottesville, VA	11 July 2014 Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA
21 June 2014 Ivy Creek Natural Area, Charlottesville, VA	26 July 2019 Shenandoah National Park, VA	11 July 2014 Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA	29 June 2024 Ice Mountain Preserve, North River Mills, WV
11 July 2014 Shenandoah National Park (Central District), VA	21 June 2014 Ivy Creek Natural Area, Charlottesville, VA

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