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white snakeroot

Ageratina altissima

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Ageratina

About

Ageratina altissima, also known as white snakeroot, richweed, white sanicle, or tall boneset, is a poisonous perennial herb in the family Asteraceae, native to eastern and central North America. An older binomial name for this species is Eupatorium rugosum, but the genus Eupatorium has undergone taxonomic revision by botanists, and a number of the species that were once included in it have been moved to other genera.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of white snakeroot?
The scientific name of white snakeroot is Ageratina altissima.
What kingdom does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does white snakeroot belong to?
white snakeroot belongs to the genus Ageratina.