Aralia
nudicaulis
L.
Wild
Sarsparilla
Description:
- Much
reduced stem or no stem at all
- Three to
five leaflets arise from erect petiole, which may be up to 50 cm tall
- Leaves
oblong or oval leaflets form a large umbrella-like leaf
- Flowers
form hemispherical clusters on a separate stalk
- Berries
are purple-black
Habitat:
- Dry
woodlands
- Old
forests
Distribution:
- Common
behind cabin
- Scattered
throughout