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Actaea rubraActaea rubra

Red Baneberry

In Stock: 0.076 lb (Total:0.132lb)

Actaea rubra

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

89,892

Quantity:

0.08 lb

Collected in:

Canada
Alberta

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

3

Item ID:

1831192

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days or fall sowing

Germination: can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, sow seed 1/2" deep, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, remove mulch upon germination

Other: Two periods of cold treatment, inbetween which is a period of warm treatment, may hasten otherwise slow germination

Actaea rubra, also known as Red Baneberry, is a striking herbaceous flowering plant native to North America. Growing up to 30 inches tall, these open woodland plants sport coarsely toothed leaves with deeply lobed margins. In mid to late summer, the berries turn bright red and bear a distinctive black dot. While the plant was often used medicinally by North American Indian tribes, modern users should be aware of the plant's potential toxicity. Nevertheless, the plant is still grown in shade gardens and highly regarded for its attractive berries and upright clump forming habit. Though all parts of the plant contain an irritant oil that is most concentrated within the roots and berries, the berries are the most toxic part of the plant and can cause nausea, dizziness, increased pulse, and severe gastrointestinal discomfort. While accidental poisoning is unlikely, six berries are enough to cause poisoning in a healthy adult, while as few as two berries can be fatal to a child.

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