Other common names:
Gall-of-the-Earth, Tall Rattlesnakeroot Other scientific names: Prenanthes trifoliata Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Prenanthes/Nabalus, Lettuces Similar species: White Lettuce (Nabalus albus) Tall Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus altissimus) Glaucous Rattlesnakeroot (Nabalus racemosus) Flowers: Summer; White; 7 or more parts (petals); Cream, pale yellow or whitish, and have many (greater than 7) florets per head but each individual flower has petals fused into one petal. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 384 Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: trifoliata: three-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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