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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: Found in rocky/sandy powerline running through pitch pine-oak forest. Thanks!

  • Question

    Found in rocky/sandy powerline running through pitch pine-oak forest. Thanks!

    Answer

    massecology, good morning. You have photographed a species of Nabalus (rattlesnake-root). It is likely Nabalus trifoliolatus (three-leaved rattlesnake-root) based on the seven disk flowers in the capitulum. Best wishes.