RED BANEBERRY

Class: Actaea rubra

Family: BUTTERCUP FAMILY

Sub Family: Ranunculaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Chinaberry, Doll's Eyes

Colour: White

Height: 30-90 cm (1-3')

Each Flower: 5-10 narrow petals up to 7 mm (1/4") long and 3-5 oval, petal-like sepals almost as long as petals; numerous stamens and 1 pistil

Leaves: 1 or 2 long leaf-stalks branch into 2 or 3 opposite pairs, bearing 3-lobed blades, each lobe is again 3-lobed and sharply toothed; also a terminal blade

Stems: 1 or more which may be branched; may be smooth or slightly hairy

Blooming Period: May - July

Habitat: Moist woods and streambanks from low to high elevations

Note:

Poisonous. Berries may be red or white