About Thalictrum revolutum DC.
Scientific Name and Growth Habit
Thalictrum revolutum DC. is a perennial plant that reaches a height of 3 to 7 feet.
Stem Characteristics
Its central stem is colored green or reddish-purple, and it is usually glaucous, though it may be slightly pubescent.
Leaf Arrangement and Structure
Its leaves are alternate and ternately compound, while the primary compound leaves are pinnately compound.
Leaflet Shape and Lobing
The leaflets are rounded at the base, and they are either unlobed or have two to three lobes near their outer edges.
Leaflet Margin Trait
The margins of each leaflet curve slightly downward.
Leaflet Underside Features
The underside of each leaflet is light green or white, covered in hairs that give it a waxy appearance.
Foliage Scent
When crushed, the foliage gives off a skunk-like scent.
