Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium |
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How it's classified:
Plant Type: |
forb | Plant Family: |
Parsley |
How it looks:
Flower Color: |
white | Height: |
medium | Blooming Months: |
July August September |
Where, when and how often it grows and if it's native to Fermilab:
Typical Habitat: |
prairie | Growth Pattern: |
perennial |
How Common: |
uncommon | Native to Fermilab: | Yes |
Comments:
The leave resembles a yucca. Early settlers thought it was defense against rattlesnakes.
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