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Goat's beard

How to identify Goat's beard (Aruncus dioicus)

Goat's beard, also known as Buck's-beard

Goat's beard boasts an impressive stature ranging from 3 to 6 feet (91 to 183 cm) in height, forming a dense, bushy presence. Its foliage is typified by compound leaves that bring a lush, fern-like texture to its surroundings. During its bloom period, goat's beard features prominent, feathery plumes of cream-colored flowers, which contribute to its characteristic wispy appearance, reminiscent of a beard.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Tall stature of 3-6 feet (91-183 cm), creating a bushy appearance.

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Creamy-white flowers in large plume-like clusters, blooming from May to June.

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Diminutive seed capsules with 2-4 seeds, blending with foliage.

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Bi-pinnately compound dark green leaves, with lanceolate leaflets and serrated margins.

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Lower leaves larger than upper ones, enhancing lush foliage.

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Detailed Traits of Goat's beard

Leaf Features

The dark green bi-pinnately compound leaves of goat's beard are 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) long. The leaflets, about 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in length, are lanceolate with finely toothed, doubly-serrate margins. The lower leaves are notably larger than the upper ones, enhancing the plant's lush appearance.

Leaf Base

Cordate

Leaf Arrangement

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Flower Features

Goat's beard flowers are characterized by large, plume-like clusters forming panicles that range from 6 to 24 inches (15 to 60 cm) in height. They bloom from May to June, showcasing small, creamy-white flowers. Each flower consists of five oval-shaped petals, and the stamens feature long, slender filaments. Males produce showier flowers compared to females, enhancing visual identification. These flowers rise prominently above the foliage, offering an attractive display during the blooming period.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of goat's beard manifests as a diminutive seed capsule, appearing typically from June to September on female plants. Each capsule houses 2-4 seeds enclosed within. These capsular fruits are brown at maturity, blending with the surrounding foliage. Their minute size requires close observation for proper identification. The fruit's simplistic form and earth-toned hue are distinctive, though inconspicuous against the plant's larger, more visually arresting features.

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Key Facts About Goat's beard

Attributes of Goat's beard
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Flower Color
White
Cream
Yellow
Fruit Color
Brown
Copper
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Goat's beard

Family
Rose
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Genus
Aruncus
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Species
Goat's beard (Aruncus dioicus)
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Distribution Map of Goat's beard

Goat's beard is native to most parts of Eurasia. It has been introduced to northern Europe, Australia, and northeast North America. This plant prefers moist woods, meadows, and riverbanks and is a popular garden plant in cooler climates.
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