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Shasta snakeroot

Scientific Name: Ageratina shastensis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

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Ageratina shastensis

Also known as Mt. Shasta snakeroot and Shasta snakeroot, Ageratina shastensis is a perennial subshrub native to a specific region in California.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a member of the Asteraceae family, Ageratina shastensis, like other snakeroots, could potentially contain substances that might be harmful if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ageratina shastensis (D.W. Taylor & Stebbins) R.M. King & H. Rob.
  • Common Names: Mt. Shasta snakeroot, Shasta snakeroot
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Shasta Eupatorium, Eupatorium shastense

Distribution and Habitat

  • Ageratina shastensis is endemic to Shasta County, California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Ageratina shastensis is described as a perennial subshrub.