Aralia californica
California Spikenard, California Ginseng
Other regional names: Elk Clover +1 more
- Elk Clover
- Western Spikenard
Also known as: Aralia californica var. acuminata S.Watson +1 more
- Aralia californica var. acuminata S.Watson
- Aralia racemosa var. occidentalis Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Aralia californica (commonly known as California Spikenard or California-ginseng) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany