baneberry

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A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with divided leaves up to 60cm long. From mid-spring to early summer it bears oval clusters of fluffy white flowers followed by black berries 1cm across

Scientific classification

Species: baneberry (Actaea spicata)
Genus: Actaea
Family: Ranunculaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of baneberry

Distribution map

Europe to Western Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of baneberry

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baneberry care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or fruiting

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in early spring

Growing

Best grown in cool, moist, reasonably fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate most soils if enriched with organic matter, and full shade, even under conifers if watered in very dry weather

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