Quick answer: White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is native to 16 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Various well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 30 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous fragrant flowers attract pollinators, all parts poisonous |
All parts, mainly berries and roots, toxic if eaten in large quantities. Symptoms: burning mouth/throat, salivation, severe stomach cramps, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, hallucinations. Toxic principle unknown, possibly glycoside/essential oil, protoanemonin
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 14 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
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