Monthly Archives: September 2020

Yellowroot, Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Yellowroot, Xanthorhiza simplicissima

Herein, we pay tribute to Xanthorhiza simplicissima, Yellowroot, which in addition to its roots, also reliably displays yellow autumn foliage. This monotypic (only one species within the genus) subshrub’ botanical name translates from ‘xantho’ for yellow and ‘rhiza’ for root. Continue reading

September 30, 2020