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Actaea pachypoda


Doll's-Eyes, White Baneberry




Origin:  Eastern North America.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Actaea
Species
pachypoda
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - (-30)
Height
0.5 - 1 m
Spread
0.1 - 0.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
General Description
All parts of the plants are toxic to humans and some animals, particularly the berries and roots. Reactions can be severe and may include skin irritation.
Cultivation
Grow in cool, moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is a good idea to water in dry weather.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Generally pest and disease free.
Leaf Description
Compound leaves that are deeply cut and serrate, to 3.5-9 x 2.5-5 cm.
Flower Description
Flowers to 10 mm, white.
Fruit Description
Fruit to 8 mm in diameter, white or pale red, fleshy with thickened, dark red stalks.
Notable Specimens
Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn or by division in early spring.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Highly toxic if ingested.
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