Ageratina altissima subsp. altissima (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Family: Asteraceae
white snakeroot
[Ageratum altissimum "L., non Eupatorium altissimum L.",  more...]
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Robert W. Freckmann  
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Merel R. Black  
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University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)  
Etymology: Eupatorium: from Greek name Mithridates Eupator, King of Pontus about 115BC who is said to have discovered an antidote to a commonly used poison in one of the species
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-5' tall forb with 1 to 3 mostly hairless, leafy stems
Leaves: opposite, blade 1 1/2 to 5 times longer than the long stalk, bases rounded, edges coarsely toothed leaf drawing
Flowers: head with 12-25 white disk flowers; inflorescence 3" flat to roundish, branched clusters of many heads; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: moderate moisture; woods, disturbed sites; in rocky soil
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
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Merel R. Black  
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Merel R. Black  
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