Aralia racemosa L.

Common Names

Aralia racemosa L. has multiple common names: American spikenard, small spikenard, Indian root, spice berry, spignet, life-of-man, and petty morel.

Taxonomy and Native Status

It is an ornamental plant in the Araliaceae family, native to the United States and Canada.

Growth Form and Size

This herbaceous plant reaches about 1 to 2 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 7 inches) in height, and grows in shady areas.

Native Range

Most of the eastern United States falls within its native range.