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Baneberry

Actaea rubra

Description:

Usually low growing perennial but can reach 1 m in height. The berries can be red or white, but I have only seen the bright, waxy red. All parts of this plant are highly poisonous.

Habitat:

Pacific temperate rain forest of fir, hemlock, maple, alder, and birch.

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2 Comments

JeanSawatzky
JeanSawatzky 12 years ago

I found this Baneberry beside the trail when I was hiking from Mission Heritage Park up to Westminster Abbey.

birdlady6000
birdlady6000 12 years ago

Nice photo and info. What trail were you on?

JeanSawatzky
Spotted by
JeanSawatzky

British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Aug 2, 2011
Submitted on Aug 12, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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