Caulophyllum
(from kaulon, a stem, and phyllon, a leaf; the stem seeming to form a stalk for the single, large, and compound leaf). ORD. Berberideae. A distinct and interesting hardy tuberous perennial. It grows readily in any ordinary light sandy soil. Propagated by divisions of the roots, made in early spring, or after flowering.
C. thalictroides (Thalictrum-like). fl. yellow, disposed in a loose raceme. April. l., stem leaf solitary; petiole divided to the base into three parts, each part bearing three ovate or obovate, deeply-cut, acuminated leaflets. fr., berry deep blue, globose, contracted below into a long-stipitate base. h. 1ft. North America, 1755.