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# Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) | Triple 5 Plant Codex
## Identification Block
- **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Rhodiola rosea*
- **Common Names:** Rhodiola
- **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Rhodiola rosea* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for herbs and spices cultivation in TN/KY Zones 7-8.
## Required Page Structure
### 1. Overview
Rhodiola is an herb or spice cultivated or foraged in the Mid-South. It is categorized under herb, spice.
### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction
- **Toxicity Level:** None
- **Species Affected:** none
- **Exposure Scenarios:** Generally safe for typical farm interactions, but large quantities of essential oils in herbs can sometimes cause mild distress in livestock.
### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance
**Maintain / Cultivate.** Herbs and spices are high-value crops for homesteads and generally pose low risk.
### 12. Source Reference Appendix
- [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Rhodiola%20rosea)
- [UT Extension - Herb Gardening](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/)
- [UK Extension - Culinary Herbs](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/)
## Structured Data
- **Title:** Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) | Triple 5 Plant Codex
- **Slug:** rhodiola
- **Common Name:** Rhodiola
- **Scientific Name:** Rhodiola rosea
- **Categories:** herb, spice
- **Toxicity Level:** none
- **Animals Affected:** none
- **Invasive Status:** non-invasive
- **Native Status:** varies