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Actaea racemosa

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

black baneberry

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

CarpelCarpel:
One section of a compound ovary.

Shape

D-shaped

Size

  • Length: 2.5–3 mm
  • Width: 1.5–2 mm
  • Thickness: 1 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

Wrinkled

Identification notes

A carpelCarpel:
One section of a compound ovary.
 section of a fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Ranunculaceae

Valid name

Actaea racemosa L.

Synonyms

Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.

Actaea racemosa.  D-shaped seeds.
Actaea racemosa. D-shaped seeds.