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bride's feathers

Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus)

Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Goat's Beard, Buck's Beard, or Bride's Feathers, is an imposing perennial plant appreciated for its attractive inflorescence and foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant contains cyanogenic glycosides.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant contains cyanogenic glycosides.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus (Walter) Fernald
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Common Names: Goat's Beard, Buck's Beard, Bride's Feathers, Sylvan Goatsbeard
  • Synonyms:
    • Aruncus sylvester
    • Aruncus sylvester
    • Aruncus vulgaris
    • Aruncus acuminatus
    • Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
    • Aruncus sylvester var. acuminatus
    • Aruncus dioicus var. vulgaris

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aruncus dioicus is native to moist woodlands, often at higher elevations.
  • It is a common sight along mountain roads in the Appalachians.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a tall perennial, typically growing to 3-5 feet in height.
  • The stems bear several twice- or thrice-pinnately compound leaves.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aruncus dioicus.
  • Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aruncus dioicus.