Botanical Name: Actaea simplex
Common Name: bugbane
Family: Ranunculaceae
Distribution/Origin: Asia
Leaf/Bud: basal foliage, compound, toothed, can scorch
Flower/Inflorescence: raceme, small white florets, late summer - fall bloom, strong fragrance
Fruit/Seed: berry
Stem/Bark: wirey stem
Size: height 3 - 4ft, spread 2 - 3ft
Habit: upright, clumping, spreading
Form: spike
Culture: partial - full shade, needs wind protection, moist/rich soil
Landscape Use: herbaceous perennial, woodland garden
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