Actaea rubra

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Actaea rubra
Red Baneberry; Snakeberry

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DERIVATION

Actaea	- An ancient Greek name, from its wet habitat and similarity to Sambucus leaves
rubra	- Red colored

FAMILY

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Other Plants in the Buttercup Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Clump-forming

RANGE

United States, Canada

FLOWERS

White (Slightly purplish)

FRUIT

Red

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

COMMON NAME(S)

Red Baneberry | Snakeberry

Location Map for Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry; Snakeberry) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Actaea rubra:
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Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	941515*1	1994	Gates Montane Garden
2	171540*1	2017	Rock Alpine Garden

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FRUITING:
When Actaea rubra has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2008

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