Actaea racemosa

Scarce in the Cayuga Lake basin. More common from Seneca Lake westward.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
black cohosh
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Cimicifuga racemosa
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
Scarce in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Recommended for gardening
Well-drained

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