I photographed this plant at High Park, where it was planted as part of restoration efforts.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Actaea pachypoda with fruit
Actaea pachypoda, known in English as "doll's eyes", "white cohosh", or "white baneberry", and in French as actée à gros pédicelles, is a perennial native to eastern and central North America. The berry is white with a black spot, hence the name "doll's eyes". "Baneberry" refers to the toxicity of the fruit. All parts of doll's eyes are considered poisonous to humans. There's a better photo of the berries at Wildflower.org.
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