Aralia racemosa
Aralia racemosa American spikenard
A spreading shrub-like plant that grows in moist deciduous forests producing showy clusters of red berries end of summer. Since the plant dies at the end of the season, it is not considered a shrub.
Habitat & Range
Grows in rich woods and forest edges.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers June & July.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Aralia racemosa American spikenard
Flower buds
Plant form
Flowers
Leaves and inflorescence
Plant form
Forming fruits
Early fruits
Fruits
Fruits & leaves
Plant form & habitat
Plant form
Fruit
Ripened drupes
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
American spikenard
