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Actaea rubifolia
Also called Appalachian Black Cohosh
Actaea rubifolia, commonly known as Appalachian black cohosh or Appalachian bugbane, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. The plant does well in alkaline soils and mature forests. The "bugbane" in the name refers to its flowers' unpleasant smell, which can repel insects. It is poisonous if consumed by humans.
The plant produces flowers in the early fall from August to October, and is distinctly identifiable by its large stamens and reduced white petals.
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