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Bengston, Bennie

Prenanthes racemosa

Prenanthes racemosa Michx.

Purple Rattlesnakeroot, Glaucous White Lettuce, Smooth White Lettuce

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

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USDA Symbol: PRRA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Smooth White Lettuce (Prenanthes racemosa) has pinkish flowers in a spike, clasping elongated leaves, and yellow bristles.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Violet
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: CO , IA , IL , IN , KY , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SD , WI , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , ON , QC , SK

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Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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