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Smith, R.W.
Sanicula canadensis L.
Canadian blacksnakeroot, Black Snakeroot
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
USDA Symbol: SACA15
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Inconspicuous, greenish flowers in small, uneven compound umbels on stalks of unequal length.
The genus name of this widely distributed species, derived from the Latin sanare (to heal), refers to its once-reputed medicinal powers. Several closely related species are distinguished only by minor technical characteristics.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: May , Jun , JulDistribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYNative Distribution: Ontario and Quebec south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to South Dakota and Minnesota.
Native Habitat: Dry open woods.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Pineywoods Native Plant Center - Nacogdoches, TX
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USDA: Find Sanicula canadensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sanicula canadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-06Research By: TWC Staff
