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Eryngium aquaticum L.

Rattlesnake-master, Rattlesnakemaster, Snakeroot

Apiaceae (Carrot Family)

USDA Symbol: ERAQ

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Scattered along the stiff, upright, branched stem, which grows 3-6 ft., are narrow, pinnately veined leaves. The individual, greenish-white flowers cluster into unique, globular heads.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , MD , MS , NJ , NY , NC , PA , SC , VA , DC
Native Distribution: Coastal areas from s.e. NJ to FL & MS
Native Habitat: Coastal bogs & marshes; wet pinelands
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(I)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Description: Wet, somewhat acid, soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Not Available
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College, The - Valhalla, NY

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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