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Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea): Adaptogenic Alpine Perennial

Overview

Golden root (Rhodiola rosea), also called roseroot, rosewort, or king's crown, is a succulent perennial native to cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Its rhizome is a renowned adaptogen for stress, fatigue, and mental performance.

Botanical Details

Family:	Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Rhodiola (ROD-ee-oh-luh)
Species:	rosea (RO-zee-uh)
Synonym:	Rhodiola roanensis
Synonym:	Sedum rhodiola
Synonym:	Sedum roseum
Synonym:	Sedum roseum var. roanense
Synonym:	Rhodiola semenowii

Cultivation and Uses

Grows in full sun, well-drained, gritty soil. Cold hardy. Rhizomes harvested after several years. Used in supplements, teas, and tinctures. Ornamental with yellow flowers.

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