Aralia nudicaulis
Wild Sarsaparilla
Description:
Each plant has three parts and each has five ovalular leaflets. Another stalk holds ball shaped clusters of greenish-white flowers. The flowers appear in the spring, while the dark purple berries following. The plant grows in loamy and sandy, moist soils.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Araliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Early May to June |
| Fruit Timing: | Late June to mid July |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil pH: | 5.6 to 7.5 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Shade |
| Light Range: | Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |