Description
It has one small, deeply three-lobed, evergreen leaf rising from the ground.
The sepals are white and are easily mistaken for petals. The four to seven petals are yellow and club-like, and they are smaller than the stamens which are numerous and thread-like with delicate anthe
Coptis is a genus of between 10to15 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Asia and North America.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Canker-root |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 6 inches. |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | May to August. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thick. A small pruning saw is handy, as it cuts on both the push and the pull.
Goldthread care
An accurate soil test will tell you where your pH currently stands. Acidic (sour) soil is counteracted by applying finely ground limestone, and alkaline (sweet) soil is treated with ground sulfur.If you order roses from a mail-order company, order early, in January or February (March at the latest). They are usually shipped in the spring as bare roots when plants are fully dormant, well before they have leafed out
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | -40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Goldthread uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Coptis chinensis is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine
- Sometimes referred to as huang lian or goldthread, extracts of the herb s roots are available in dietary supplement form
- Often used to treat gastrointestinal problems, Coptis chinensis is also said to protect against some forms of cancer