Black cohosh, the Virginia Native Plant Society’s Virginia Wildflower of the Year, is so much more than its name suggests. It bears beautiful tall spikes, up to 3 feet tall, covered with tiny… ...

Researchers attempt to determine how the popular herb works -- and whether it's safe as a remedy for menopausal symptoms.

A member of the buttercup family, black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa ... the plant is native to eastern North American forests, from Ontario to Georgia. Its thick, knobby, ...

Black cohosh is a magnet for pollinators such as the Appalachian azure butterfly, McCoy said. Without the plant, the butterfly would become extinct because its larval stage depends entirely on the ...

Focuses on black cohosh, a native American plant that offers women suffering from menopausal discomfort a natural alternative hormone-replacement therapy. Effectiveness of the plant.

This native perennial prefers part to full shade and even moisture. The fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies. Why we love it: Creamy white spires in June through July on these plants light up ...

Fairy candles, or black cohosh, bloom each July with towering white spires, marking midsummer's arrival and adding a magical ...

Herbal supplements have surged in popularity, driven by glowing endorsements on social media platforms like TikTok. However, ...

In eastern North America, where black cohosh grows, it is not uncommon to also find yellow cohosh (A. pachypoda and A. podocarpa) and baneberry (A. spicata and A. rubra).

Focuses on black cohosh, a native American plant that offers women suffering from menopausal discomfort a natural alternative hormone-replacement therapy. Effectiveness of the plant.