Actea rubra, June 2, 2021
A. rubra, in fruit, July 15, 2021
Common & scientific name
Baneberry, Actea rubra
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Roadside, 9,200’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Let’s be honest: most of us are fascinated by deadly poisonous things. Especially beautiful deadly poisonous things. Enter Baneberry. It begins with a delicate sprig of white flowers, which turn to shiny red or white berries later in the summer—berries that can kill you. Stop and pay homage to this beautiful, deadly killer!
A. rubra, in fruit, July 15, 2021