Other Common Names: Scientific Name: Prenanthes altissima Linnaeus Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family); Genus: Prenathes (Rattlesnake-root) Radford et al. (1968): Prenanthes altissima Linnaeus p. 1020 Range in the US: Most states East of the Mississippi; TX to MO SE Nativity: Yes Habit: Medium Perennial Forb Sun: Part-Full Soil: Average-Moist Germination: Unknown. One month stratification may help Parentage: Sparkleberry Springs, Oglethorpe County, GA
Comments: Oddly-shaped leaves and interesting, but not flashy, yellow/white flowers in the late summer through frost. A tuberous root gives this genus its common names. No records of insect usage, but as an aster it is undoubtedly a host plant for some kinds of caterpillar.
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