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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Dear Botanist, Can you tell me what plant this is? I found it in the woods in Lincoln, RI near …

  • Question

    Dear Botanist, Can you tell me what plant this is? I found it in the woods in Lincoln, RI near dogwood, wild geranium, hay scented fern, Christmas fern, and greenbriar. Thanks, Sherry D.

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, this is a species of Nabalus (rattlesnake-root; often called by the genus name Prenanthes in older works). The broken leaf with exude white latex from the wound, like in a dandelion (but not as copious). Best wishes.