Aralia racemosa L.

Locations ofAralia racemosa L. in Virginia

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Family
Araliaceae
Botanical Name
Aralia racemosa L.
Common Name
Spikenard, American Spikenard
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Aralia racemosa L.
Comments
Habitat
Rich and acidic cove forests, mesic to dry-mesic slope forests, rich boulder fields, Coastal Plain shell-marl ravines; typically, but not exclusively, on base-rich substrates. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent in the inner Piedmont; rare in the outer Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
Native Status
Native

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