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Aralia hispida
Aralia hispida Vent.
Bristly Sarsaparilla, Pigeonberry
Araliaceae (Ginseng Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: arhi2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Complexity: Bipinnate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Oblong
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Dioecious
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CT , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Woodland,Prairie/Meadow/Field
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Drought Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Sand
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAdditional resources
USDA: Find Aralia hispida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aralia hispida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aralia hispida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-02-10Research By: TWC Staff