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Actaea

Actaea

9.9
A group of flowering forest plants like baneberry with poisonous berries
  • noun
  • /ækˈtiːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The poisonous berries of Actaea plants are a warning to anyone tempted to eat them.

Examples

  • Several woodland species belong to the genus Actaea, native to North America and Eurasia.

  • Many gardeners grow Actaea for its attractive foliage and berries.

  • The Actaea plant is known for its striking berries.

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate Actaea species.

  • Many gardeners grow Actaea for its attractive foliage and berries.

  • Several woodland species belong to the genus Actaea, native to North America and Eurasia.

  • The poisonous berries of Actaea plants are a warning to anyone tempted to eat them.

Compounds

Actaea alba
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American plant with white, poisonous berries like small eyes

Actaea rubra
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American plant that lives for many years with divided leaves, small white flowers, and bright red poisonous berries

Surface Forms

Actaea singular
Actaeas plural

Etymology

Actaea comes from an old Greek name and is linked to aktē meaning 'coast' and to a sea nymph in Greek stories. Botanists often used myth names for groups of plants, so Actaea became the name for this group of flowering plants, which are known for their bright, often poisonous berries.