Native Plants of the Great Lakes
North Branch Restoration Project:
Native Plant and Seed Collection
Thalictrum Dioicum / Family: Ranunculaceae
Early Meadow Rue, Swink/Wilhelm # 7
FLOWERING: Mid-April to May
SEED TIMING: Early to Mid-June
HABITAT: Rich, dry woodlands
DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES: Greenish yellow to mauve airy
panicles are held above compound leaves with many divisions.
Dioecious (male and female flowers grow on separate plants), so that
not all plants will set seed. Male plant has greenish yellow
blossoms which hang down like tassels. Female flowers are
inconspicuous.
TO PICK: Clusters of green seeds are held in airy
panicles. The seeds fall off easily when rubbed between thumb and
fingers. |
