Typical of Northern hardwood forests, wild sarsparilla is often overlooked by woodland walkers or conflated with poison ivy. This understory perennial produces clusters of white flowers beneath the leaves, giving way to a surprising dark berry in late summer.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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Ornamental Interest
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Fall/Winter Fruit |
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Summer Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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