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Eryngium aquaticum L.
Rattlesnake-master, Rattlesnakemaster, Snakeroot
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.
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
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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