Actaea rubra (Black Cohosh, Red Baneberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Actaea |
| Species | rubra |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 15 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | All parts of the plants are toxic to humans and some animals, particularly the berries and roots. Reactions can be severe and may include skin irritation. |
| Notable Specimens | Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
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