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bride's feathers
Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
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, is an imposing perennial plant with attractive foliage and inflorescence.
Common Names
- Goat's Beard
- Bride's Feathers
- Buck's Beard
- Sylvan Goatsbeard
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus (Walter) Fernald
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonyms:
- Aruncus sylvester
- Aruncus sylvestris
- Aruncus vulgaris
- Aruncus acuminatus
- Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
- Aruncus dioicus var. acuminatus
- Aruncus dioicus var. vulgaris
- Taxonomic Rank: The text also lists subspecies such as Aruncus sylvester var. acuminatus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Goat's beard is native to moist woodlands, often found at higher elevations.
- It is a common sight along mountain roads in the Appalachians.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant typically grows to be 3-5 ft tall.
- It features stems bearing several twice- or thrice-pinnately compound leaves.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's common name, Bride's Feathers, is sometimes associated with wedding decorations and bouquets, even inspiring dress designs.
Considerations for Pets
- The text indicates the presence of cyanogenic glycosides.