Actaea pachypoda, commonly known as White Baneberry or Doll’s Eyes, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North American woodlands. It typically grows 30 to 75 centimeters (1 to 2.5 feet) tall and thrives in rich, shaded forest soils. The plant has finely divided, compound leaves and produces small white flowers in spring, arranged in dense, upright clusters. By late summer, these develop into striking white berries with black dots (the "doll’s eyes") held on thick, red stalks. While visually distinctive, all parts of the plant—especially the berries—are toxic if ingested. White Baneberry plays a role in forest understory ecology, offering seasonal visual interest and supporting native insect life.
