Sanicula canadensis L. Canadian black snakeroot
Canadian black snakeroot is a native North American plant. Identification: Plants are 1-2′ (30-60 cm) high. Stems are light green, sometimes furrowed. Leaves often occur in groups of three, and are less than 3″ (7.6 cm) long. Flowers are in small clusters, greenish-white, not especially interesting. Seed pods, about ½″ (1.3 cm) in diameter, have hooked, Velcro-like bristles. Don't confuse black snakeroot with the unrelated plant, Canadian black snakeroot. Both of these plants are found in eastern Canada and the eastern United States. |
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Actaea racemosa |
You are here Sanicula canadensis |
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Plant | Plants reach 10-24″ (25-60 cm). | Plants are 1-2′ (30-60 cm) high. Stems are light green, sometimes furrowed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flowers | White flowers form on tall stalks up to 8′ (2.5 m) in height, with the flowering portions up to 1½′ (50 cm) tall. | Small clusters, greenish-white, not especially interesting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leaves | Leaves often occur in groups of three, on thin stems, and are saw-toothed. | In groups of three, and are less than 3″ (7.6 cm) long. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fruit | Black or dark brown seeds. | Seed pods are about ½″ (1.3 cm) in diameter, and resemble burrs, with small hooks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Habitats | Rich soils in moist woods, ravines | Rich woods, open rocky woods, thickets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Wild | Wild | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occurrence | Common | Common |
Online References:
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants
Sanicula canadensis description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 16 Sep 2020.
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