White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae)

Other Names: Dolls Eyes

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 3*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.530' W 84°24.887'

Interesting Facts: DO NOT EAT THIS PLANT!!! The berries of this plant are very poisonous. White Baneberry is also known as Doll's Eyes which refers to the white berries that seem to resemble the eyes of early china dolls. The obscure flower can be seen in late spring and the berries can be seen as late as early Autumn.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.