description White Baneberry Overview
White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the deciduous woodlands of eastern North America. It is distinguished by its striking white berries that sit on thick, reddish pedicels, earning the plant the common name "doll's eyes." Both the berries and the rest of the plant are highly toxic to humans if ingested, containing cardiogenic toxins. The plant blooms in the spring, producing small white flowers on a terminal raceme before developing its characteristic fruit.
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What is the scientific name of white baneberry?
White baneberry is Actaea pachypoda. It is a woodland perennial native to deciduous forests of eastern North America.
Why is white baneberry called doll's eyes?
Its white berries sit on thick reddish stalks, creating an appearance that resembles doll's eyes. The berries are one of the plant's most distinctive identifying features.
Are white baneberry berries poisonous?
Yes. The berries and other parts of white baneberry are considered poisonous if eaten, so the plant should be kept away from children and pets and never used as an edible wild fruit.
Where does white baneberry grow?
White baneberry favors rich, shaded woodland soil under deciduous trees. It is most at home in forest interiors and woodland edges rather than hot, exposed prairie sites.
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