Actaea rubra, the red baneberry or chinaberry, is a poisonous herbaceous flowering plant native to North America. After flowering green berries are produced. In mid to late summer, the berries turn bright red. The berries also have a black dot on them, and contain several seeds.

This plant is grown in shade gardens for its attractive berries and upright clump forming habit. Native Americans have traditionally used the juice from the fruits of various baneberry species to poison arrows.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Height: 16-32", 40-80cm

Location: Full shade

Seeds per packet: 5