Actaea racemosa
Black Baneberry, Black Bugbane
Other regional names: Black Cohosh +1 more
- Black Cohosh
- Black Snakeroot
Also known as: Actaea gyrostachya Wender. +12 more
- Actaea gyrostachya Wender.
- Actaea monogyna Walter
- Actaea orthostachya Wender.
- Botrophis actaeoides Raf. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
- Botrophis pumila Raf.
- Botrophis serpentaria Raf.
- Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.
- Cimicifuga serpentaria Pursh
- Cimicifuga serpentaria var. orthostachya Wender.
- Macrotrys actaeoides Raf.
- Macrotrys racemosa (L.) Sweet
- Megotrys serpentaria Raf.
- Thalictrodes racemosa (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Actaea racemosa (commonly known as Black Baneberry or Black Bugbane) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms