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Spikenard quart
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American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a statuesque woodland perennial that brings a lush, almost architectural presence to shaded Michigan habitats, rising in broad, layered foliage and arching stems that carry airy clusters of greenish‑white summer flowers. These blossoms mature into deep purple‑black berries that feed songbirds and small mammals, making the plant an important understory food source in late summer and fall. Native to rich woods, ravines, and shaded slopes, Aralia racemosa thrives in moist, humus‑laden soils and lends a wild, forest‑garden character to restoration plantings, shade borders, and naturalized edges where its generous form and wildlife value can shine.