Flora of Pennsylvania

Nabalus trifoliolatus

Nabalus trifoliolatus threeleaf rattlesnake-root

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Prenanthes trifoliata

Perennial herb with highly varied leaf shapes and white to creamy nodding flower heads.

Grows in forests/woodlands, sandy or rocky soil.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers August through October.

Leaves  compound, simple and alternateglabrous above and somewhat hairy underneath.   Leaf shape varies, can be lobed and/or toothed.

Flowers  white to creamy, flower heads are nodding.

Stems   glabrous and stout.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Nabalus trifoliolatus threeleaf rattlesnake-root

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Prenanthes trifoliata
Nabalus trifoliolatus gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
threeleaf rattlesnake-root gall-of-the-earth