General:
Perennial herb from a rhizome; stems erect, 30-70 cm tall, woody at base.

Leaves:
Basal leaves compound, of 3 major divisions that each have 3-5 leaflets or segments, 1 per stem, 30-50 cm long; ultimate segments saw-toothed, 5-12 cm long, egg-shaped-oblong.

Flowers:
Inflorescence of 3-7 globose umbels in flat-topped to paniculate clusters; flowers greenish-white.

Fruits:
Dark purple berries, 2-5 seeded, 6-8 mm wide.

Source:  The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

If more than one illustration is available for a species (e.g., separate illustrations were provided for two subspecies) then links to the separate images will be provided below. Note that individual subspecies or varietal illustrations are not always available.

Illustration Source:  The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

Flower Colour:
White

Blooming Period:
Late Spring

Fruit/Seed characteristics:
Colour: Black
Present over the Summer

Source:  The USDA