Spikenard 2 Ulrike Kullik

Spikenard 2 Ulrike Kullik

Spikenard 1 (Ulrike Kullik)

Spikenard 1 (Ulrike Kullik)

I stumbled upon this plant in the bush north of Highway 118 near Bancroft today.  At first, I thought it was a blackberry “on steroids” but, by doing a little research, I found out that it is a Spikenard.  I had never seen that one before.

Ulrike Kullik, Marmora

 

Note: Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is in the Ginseng Family. The roots of this stout perennial herb are large and have a spicy aroma. Historically, the ground roots have been used to t

reat asthma, coughs and rheumatism. The roots are still used to make tea and root beer. D.M.

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.