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Sanicula canadensis var. canadensis
Sanicula canadensis L. var. canadensis
Canadian Blacksnakeroot, Canadian Black-snakeroot, Canadian Black Snakeroot
Apiaceae (Carrot family)
Synonym(s): Sanicula canadensis var. floridana, Sanicula canadensis var. typica, Sanicula floridana
USDA Symbol: SACAC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Greenish white.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYCanada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Disturbed areas, mesic deciduous forests, thickets.
Web Reference
Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sanicula canadensis var. canadensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sanicula canadensis var. canadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sanicula canadensis var. canadensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-17Research By: CBR