A New Baneberry from New York: the story of Actaea rhodostigma.

Come learn about Actaea rhodostigma, a newly recognized pink-fruited baneberry from the forests of New York State. This talk will explore how field observations, natural history, and genetic data helped reveal this distinctive species and distinguish it from our familiar red and white baneberries. We’ll also consider what its discovery tells us about the native plant diversity that may still be hiding in plain sight across New York.