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bride's feathers

Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus var. acuminatus

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus)

Goat's Beard, also known as Bride's Feathers and Buck's Beard, is an imposing perennial plant often found in moist woodlands.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant contains cyanogenic glycosides.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus (Walter) Fernald
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Genus: Aruncus
  • Synonyms: A. silvester, A. vulgaris, Aruncus sylvester, Aruncus acuminatus, Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens, Aruncus sylvestris
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Common Names

  • Goat's Beard
  • Bride's Feathers
  • Buck's Beard
  • Sylvan Goatsbeard
  • Eastern Goatsbeard

Distribution and Habitat

  • Goat's Beard is native to moist woodland environments.
  • It is a common sight along mountain roads in the Appalachians.

Morphology and Growth

  • It is a tall perennial, reaching heights of 3-5 feet.
  • The stems bear several twice- or thrice-pinnately compound leaves.