White Snakeroot is a perennial plant with clusters of small, white flowers. It is infamous for causing milk sickness in the 19th century when ingested by cattle. Despite its toxicity, it is an important late-season nectar source for pollinators.
Best time to see a White Snakeroot
The best time to see a White Snakeroot is September–October, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 71,905 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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