Tall Meadow Rue
Thalictrum pubescens
Ranunculaceae
Growth Habit
HerbaceousPropagation
Seed Treatment and Storage: Seeds germinate in cool soil after a 30-60 day period of cool, moist stratification.
Biocultural Value
The Haudenosaunee prepared an infusion of the smashed plant to treat nosebleeds and took a root infusion internally as a gall medicine. The Montagnais used the leaves to flavor salmon.
Wildlife Value
Tall meadow rue is primarily wind pollinated, but beetles visit staminate flowers to feed on pollen.
Location
Cayuta Lake, Fall Creek Gorge, McDaniel Meadow, Woods, and Swamp, Purvis Road Wetlands Natural Area, Ringwood Ponds, Mundy Wildflower GardenCultivation
A 3-7' tall plant with sturdy round stems and blue-green lobed leaves. Produces a panicle of starry white flowers.
Light: Full sun to shade
Moisture and Soil: moist soil in full sun, drier soils in shade
Status
L3|S5|G5
