White Baneberry – 8/24/09

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 8/24/09

Observation Time: 12:30 p.m.

Observation Location: Margin of wetland behind Hunter’s Ridge

Common Name: White Baneberry (a.k.a. “Doll’s Eyes”)

Scientific Name: Actaea pachypoda

Comments: Needs continuously damp soil. Seeds, which are highly toxic, were once used as eyes for rag dolls.

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