{"product_id":"xanthorhiza-simplicissima","title":"Xanthorhiza simplicissima (Yellowroot)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eXanthorhiza simplicissima\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as yellowroot, is a low-growing, deciduous woody shrub native to the eastern United States.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt belongs to the buttercup family (\u003cem\u003eRanunculaceae\u003c\/em\u003e) and is the only member of its genus.Its name perfectly describes its anatomy: Xanthorhiza translates from Greek to \"yellow root\", while simplicissima refers to its \"most simple\" unbranched stems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt typically reaches 1 to 3' tall and spreads horizontally via underground suckers to form a dense, mat-like groundcover. The glossy, bright green leaves have a feathery, celery-like appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIn autumn, the foliage transitions into striking shades of yellow, bronze, and reddish-purple.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIn early spring, tiny, star-shaped, purplish-brown flowers bloom in drooping clusters at the base of the leaves. These are followed by small, dry, yellowish-brown seed follicles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eStripping the smooth outer bark reveals a vibrant, deep-yellow inner bark and root system that tastes intensely bitter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eBecause it spreads clonally and thrives along stream banks, river shores, and damp slopes, it is highly valued for soil stabilization and bank restoration.Landscaping: It serves as an excellent, low-maintenance groundcover for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rain gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIt is notably deer-resistant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eNative Americans and early settlers extracted the chemical compound berberine from the roots to produce a strong yellow dye. It was also utilized in traditional medicine to treat gastrointestinal distress, mouth sores, and colds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant wildlife cover for small mammals and birds and the seeds are a food source for songbirds and ground-feeding game birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48898500559103,"sku":"XANSIM-TG","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49271792173311,"sku":"XANSIM-3G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Xanthorhizasimplicissima2.jpg?v=1789914274","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/xanthorhiza-simplicissima","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}