Red Baneberry is a woodland wildflower producing clusters of shiny red (occasionally white) berries on thick red stalks. The berries are highly toxic to humans and most mammals but are eaten safely by some birds. It grows in moist, shaded forests across northern North America from coast to coast.
Best time to see a Red Baneberry
The best time to see a Red Baneberry is July–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,535 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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