Coptis quinqefolia inhabits
coniferous evergreen forest floors or edges, spreading runners to
propagate themselves. Leave 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. |