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Actaea racemosa

Common name(s): Black cohosh


Actaea racemosa
Actaea racemosa


Wildflower Information for Actaea racemosa
Common name(s) Black cohosh
Family Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
Flowers color: white   petals: irregular
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period mid-June to mid-July
Origin native

Actaea racemosa
Actaea racemosa

Actaea racemosa
Actaea racemosa

Actaea racemosa - leaves
Actaea racemosa - leaves

Actaea racemosa - leaves
Actaea racemosa - leaves

Actaea racemosa - stem
Actaea racemosa - stem

Actaea racemosa - stem
Actaea racemosa - stem

Actaea racemosa - plant
Actaea racemosa - plant