Actaea spicata
Herb Christopher
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The Actaea spicata plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Herb Christopher.

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Latin Name:  Actaea spicata
Common Name:  Herb Christopher
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of plant are poisonous but rarely fatal[4, 10, 13, 19, 65, 76].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Ash woods on limestone and in damp stony woods to 1500 metres[13, 17].

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