Actaea racemosa
formerly Cimicifuga racemosa
Bugbane, Cohosh Bugbane, Black Snakeroot
3-8
Eastern United States
Erect habit
4-6 feet tall by 2-4 feet wide
White, long wand-like racemes up to 3 feet long.
Midsummer
Leaves 2-3 ternate, often again pinnate, leaflets ovate or oblong, cuneate to cordate at the base, incisely toothed, 1-4 inches long.
 
 
 
 
Cimicifuga is derived from cimex, meaning bug and fugo, to flee away, which refers to the insecticidal properties the plants are reputed to contain.

   

 

 
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