White Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus albus) vs Tall Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus altissimus)
This guide is under construction and has not been published yet. It may have errors. When in doubt, double-check other sources for definitive ID.These species are sometimes confused, especially when plants are not flowering. N. albus ranges much farther northwest, and prefers high-pH soils. N. altissimus ranges much farther southwest, south, and northeast and prefers nutrient-rich loamy soils.
White Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus albus) | Tall Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus altissimus) |
Thought to be a monocarpic perennial, native to forests in northeastern North America. |
References & External Resources
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