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Lucy Braun's snakeroot
Scientific Name: Ageratina luciae-brauniae
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: KY (Lucy Braun's white snakeroot), TN (Lucy Braun'
Lucy Braun's Snakeroot (Ageratina luciae-brauniae)
Common Names
- Lucy Braun's Snakeroot
- Rockhouse White Snakeroot
- Braun's Thoroughwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ageratina luciae-brauniae (Fernald) R.M. King & H. Rob.
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Eupatorium luciae-brauniae Fernald
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Kentucky and Tennessee, particularly on the Cumberland Plateau.
- Specifically found on shaded ledges and floors of sandstone rockshelters.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forb/herb: A non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Blooms in August and September.
Ecological Role
- A threatened plant species.
- Often found in areas with few other plant species.
Associations
- Closely related to thoroughworts, boneset, and Joe-pye-weed.
Further Information
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Missi Botanical Garden