Thalictrum polycarpum Meadowrue (Ranunculaceae)

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Thalictrum polycarpum
Meadowrue
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The Thalictrum polycarpum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Meadowrue.

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Latin Name:  Thalictrum polycarpum
Common Name:  Meadowrue
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  (Torr.)Wats.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, it belongs to a family that includes many poisonous plants so some caution is advised.

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mixed evergreen and oak forests, mainly below 750 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most fairly good soils in sun or semi-shade[1, 111]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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