Three-leaved Rattlesnakeroot Nabalus trifoliolatus (formerly Prenanthes trifoliata)

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 Photographs: 81 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wildflowers ● Prenanthes/Nabalus ● Lettuces