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Prenanthes trifoliolata (Gall of the earth)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Prenanthes trifoliolata (Cass.) Fern.

Gall of the earth, Three-leaved rattlesnakeroot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: PRTR

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Gall of the earth (Prenanthes trifolioliata) has very deeply divided 3-part leaves and a waxy reddish stem.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: CT , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE , QC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Prenanthes trifoliolata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Prenanthes trifoliolata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prenanthes trifoliolata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-08-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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