Prenanthes alba
(White Rattlesnakeroot)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: White Rattlesnakeroot, White Lettuce, Lion's Foot
    Synonyms: Nabalus albus
    Lifespan: Monocarp Perennial
    Zones: 3 - 8
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: August - October
    Status: Native
    Range:

Prenanthes alba, or White Rattlesnakeroot, is native to the northeastern quarter of the US. It is a monocarp perennial that grows in open wood, open prairies, and along woodland edges. It blooms in late summer with white flowers.

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