Aralia racemosa
Wild Sarsaparilla
White plumes, black-purple drupes in fall. Leaves are alternate and pinnately compound. Leaflets are ovate.
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full shade, on the edge of the woods, will not tolerate drought. Looks nice as a single specimen or placed in the back of the border or the center of an island bed.
Interesting Information
Roots are used medicinally and in making 'root beer'
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Actaea ramosa(Snakeroot 'James Compton') |
Ligularia stenocephala(Ligularia 'The Rocket') |
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