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PLANTS

Black cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Plants
IntroducedHerbPerennialjuillet
Black cohosh, photo 1 of 5
Black cohosh, Flower buds
Black cohosh, No flowers or fruits

Perennial herbaceous plant. Introduced to Québec. Grows in forests. Flowers in July.

There are 3 observations of Black cohosh in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, and it has been reported in 1 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Montérégie3

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

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