Actea rubra, June 4, 2020
Common & scientific name
Baneberry, Actea rubra
Family
Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
Location
Weller Trail, 9,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Let’s be honest: most of us are fascinated by deadly poisonous things. Especially beautiful deadly poisonous things. Enter Baneberry. It begins with a delicate sprig of white flowers, which turn to shiny red or white berries later in the summer—berries that can kill you. Stop and pay homage to this beautiful, deadly killer!