Actaea L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1964, Flora Europaea - Volume 1. Lycopodiaceae to Platanaceae, Cambridge University Press : 210

8. Actaea L. 1

Perennials. Flowers small, in short racemes. Perianth-segments 3-5, petaloid; honey-leaves 4-10, small. Stamens numerous. Carpel 1. Fruit a berry with several seeds.

Fruit 12-13 mm, black when ripe 1. spicata Fruit 9-10 mm, red when ripe 2. erythrocarpa