Nabalus altissimus
Nabalus altissimus white lettuce
Synonyms:
Prenanthes altissima
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Perennial herb that grows up to 6 feet tall, with hairless stem of light-green to light-purple color and nodding heads. May branch towards the apex. Leaves are of variable shape, lower leaves are usually 3 lobed, and upper leaves simple.
Habitat & Range
Occurs in woodlands.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACU |
Phenology
Flowers August & September.
Characteristics
Leaves simple and alternate, the bottom leaves are lobed , upper leaves are not, may be toothed.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Nabalus altissimus white lettuce
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Flowers and upper leaves
Lower leaf shape
Flower heads
Upper leaves
Plant form & habitat
Lower leaf variation
Growing with Collinsonia canadensis
Plant in early flower
Leaf
Heads
Plant form
Flowers
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
white lettuce
tall rattlesnake-root
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