American Spikenard

Aralia racemosa L.

Aralia racemosa, known as American Spikenard, is a herbaceous plant in the Araliaceae family. It grows up to 2 m tall and is found in shady habitats. Native to most of the eastern United States and parts of Canada, it is also naturalized in several European regions.

Description

Aralia racemosa is a member of the Araliaceae family and is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It thrives in shaded environments and reaches heights of 1 to 2 m. The plant is also present in parts of Europe, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Common names include small spikenard, Indian root, and spice berry. It was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.

Other common names

American SpikenardAmerican-SpikenardIndianrootLife-Of-ManOld-Man'S-RootPetty-MorelSmall-SpikenardSpiceberrySpignet

Distribution

Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · NO · England · Scotland · SE · Vermont-US · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland