ABSTRACT
Plant Description The 8 known species of Actaea are woody perennial plants of Europe and North America, occurring mostly in moist woodland areas. Growing to 3 ft. in height, the plant grows from a root crown and has large compound, opposite leaves with distinct sharp teeth, and strong veining. Flowers are produced in short, terminal spikes, individual flowers small white with many white stamens. The fruits are either red, white, or black berries (A. spicata), often on a stalk of contrasting color (Figures 15 and 16).
