species 18,102 observations

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Appalachian Azure, Cohosh Pug 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Flower Fly 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hairy Flower Scarab, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Rusty-patched Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 5

Children

Actaea racemosa dissecta

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.