Actaea (Noun)
Meaning
Baneberry.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Actaea pachypoda, commonly known as baneberry or white baneberry, is a perennial plant native to eastern North America.
- The genus Actaea, which includes baneberry, has a distinctive feature of bearing red or white berries that are highly toxic to humans.
- Baneberry, Actaea pachypoda, grows in shaded, moist areas, and can form colonies through its spreading roots.
- The roots and leaves of the Actaea plant, specifically baneberry, contain cardenolide glycosides that make it toxic if ingested.
- In woodland gardens, Actaea pachypoda or baneberry can be a low-maintenance option, requiring only minimal care to thrive.