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Wright's snakeroot
Scientific Name: Ageratina wrightii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ageratina wrightii
Ageratina wrightii, commonly known as Wright's snakeroot, is a North American species belonging to the sunflower family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is referred to as "snakeroot," a common name shared by plants in the related genus *Eupatorium*. Some snakeroots, like White Snakeroot (*Ageratina altissima*), contain the toxin tremetol. This is important information for pet owners to be aware of.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ageratina wrightii (A. Gray) R.M. King & H. Rob.
- Family: Asteraceae (Compositae) - Sunflower family
- Synonym: Eupatorium wrightii A. Gray
- Other Common Names: Wright's Boneset, Wright Ageratina, Wright Eupatorium, White Mistflower, White Boneset, White Ageratum, Wright's desert honeysuckle, Wright acanthus, Mexican flame, Wright's Mexican flame
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southwestern United States, specifically New Mexico.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Ageratina wrightii is described as a subshrub or shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Typically grows to a height and width of 1 to 2 feet.
- Features rounded white to greenish-white flower clusters atop thick, sturdy stems.
Additional Information
- Several resources mention the plant's presence in gardens and its attractiveness to butterflies.
Related Snakeroots
- Other snakeroots include Shasta Snakeroot (*Ageratina shastensis*), Sticky Snakeroot (*Ageratina adenophora*), Lucy Braun's snakeroot (*Ageratina luciae-brauniae*), and Santa Rita snakeroot (*Ageratina paupercula*).