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Coptis quinqefolia inhabits
coniferous evergreen forest floors or edges, spreading runners to
propagate themselves. Leaves are radical, of a palmate compound
leaf, with long petioles. Leaflets are 5 in number, 1-2.5cm long,
obovate, somewhat thick, glossy, and have sharp serrations on
margins. Flower stems, 4-4.5cm, set on their tips single white
flowers, 1.2~1.8cm in diameter; sepals are petal-like, petals
yellow. Bloom time: February-April. |
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