Coptis quinqefolia
inhabits coniferous evergreen forest floors or forest 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. |