Ranunculaceae FAMILY
Coptis brachypetala
Coptis brachypetala
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, it belongs to a family that contains many species that are mildly toxic and so it is wise to treat this plant with some caution.
Botanical Description
Coptis brachypetala is a Evergreen Perennial up to 0.22 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - Japan.
HabitatWoods in mountains, C. and N. Japan[ 58 Title Flora of Japan. (English translation) Publication Author Ohwi. G. Publisher Smithsonian Institution Year 1965 ISBN - Description The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader. ].