Nabalus barbatus
Nabalus barbatus (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Heller
Nabalus barbatus, the barbed rattlesnakeroot, is a plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States and is found in small numbers in a few disjunct areas of remaining natural grassland. It is considered a globally rare species with only 35-70 remaining populations. Its natural habitat of prairie and savanna has been largely destroyed. In 2010, it was reclassified from the genus Prenanthes to Nabalus.
Description
Nabalus barbatus is a member of the Asteraceae family and is found in the Southeastern United States. It occurs in small numbers in a few disjunct areas of natural grassland, making it a globally rare species with only 35-70 known populations. The destruction of its natural habitat, primarily prairie and savanna, has contributed to its rarity. The species was reclassified from the genus Prenanthes to Nabalus in 2010.
Synonyms
Prenanthes barbataNabalus fraseri var. barbatusNabalus serpentaria var. barbatusPrenanthes serpentaria var. barbata
