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