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Spikenard
Aralia racemosa
• Family: Ginseng (Araliaceae)
• Habitat: rich woods
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Flower size: 1/8 inch across
• Flower color: white to pale green
• Flowering time: June to August
• Origin: native
next in ginseng family
Spikenard has dark purple berries in large clusters. The berries in the photo are a lighter purple, as they are not quite ripe. |
