Nabalus altissimus
Nabalus altissimus (L.) Hook.
Nabalus altissimus (L.) Hook., known as tall rattlesnakeroot or white lettuce, is a perennial wildflower in the Asteraceae family native to the eastern United States. It was reclassified from the genus Prenanthes to Nabalus in 2010.
Description
Nabalus altissimus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is indigenous to the eastern United States and is recognized by the common names tall rattlesnakeroot and white lettuce. The species was originally described under a different genus and was transferred to Nabalus in 2010 as part of a taxonomic revision. This plant is a member of a broader group of flowering plants that includes daisies, sunflowers, and related species.
Synonyms
Prenanthes cordataChondrilla altissimaPrenanthes altissima f. altissimaNabalus altissimus var. altissimusNabalus cordatusPrenanthes altissima var. cinnamomeaPrenanthes deltoideaNabalus altissimus var. deltoideusNabalus altissimus var. dissectusNabalus altissimus var. ovatusPrenanthes altissima var. hispidulaPrenanthes altissima var. altissimaNabalus deltoideusPrenanthes altissimaPrenanthes altissima var. cordata
