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White Snakeroot - Ageratina altissima Early settlers thought that this plant was good to treat snakebites. But, it is actually highly toxic. In fact, Abraham Lincoln&#039;s mother was believed to have died from ingesting this plant (directly or indirectly).<br /> <br /> Habitat: Deciduous forest Ageratina,Ageratina altissima,Fall,Geotagged,United States,White snakeroot,mistflower Click/tap to enlarge

White Snakeroot - Ageratina altissima

Early settlers thought that this plant was good to treat snakebites. But, it is actually highly toxic. In fact, Abraham Lincoln's mother was believed to have died from ingesting this plant (directly or indirectly).

Habitat: Deciduous forest

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The White snakeroot

''Ageratina altissima'', also known as white snakeroot, richweed, or white sanicle, is a poisonous perennial herb in the family Asteraceae, native to eastern and central North America.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 9, 2021. Captured Oct 15, 2020 11:56 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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