1. Low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers
   "golden thread gets its name from its bright yellow roots";
   - goldthread, Coptis groenlandica, Coptis trifolia groenlandica

Derived forms: golden threads

Type of: herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Coptis, genus Coptis

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