Aralia racemosa
Aralia racemosa American spikenard
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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 |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers June & July.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)