J20150903-0027—Aralia californica—RPBG

Aralia californica—California spikenard. Spikenard, also known as elks clover is a herbalist's dream, many concoctions are made from the species. The roots are often used as a poor man's substitute for ginseng. Photographed at Regional Parks Botanic Garden located in Tilden Regional Park near Berkeley, CA

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