Prenanthes
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| Rattlesnake root | |
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| Prenanthes alata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Cichorieae |
| Genus: | Prenanthes L. |
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P. alata |
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Prenanthes is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, often referred to as Rattlesnake root. It consists of about 25 to 30 species, native to North America, Asia, and Africa.[1] Most species have flowers that nod (bend over and point downwards) and lobed leaves.[1] The genus, as defined this way, may be polyphyletic.[1]
The flowers are white, yellow, or pink.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Prenanthes". Flora of North America. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=126693.
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