Eryngium yuccifolium
The generic name “Eryngium” is Greek and refers to the bristly teeth along the leaf margins, while “yuucifolium” means “leaves like a yucca,” also referring to the spiny leaves.
| Scientific Name: | Eryngium yuccifolium |
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| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Common Name: | Rattlesnake Master |
| Authority: | Michx. |
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| C Value: | 7 |
| Wetness: | FAC+ |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate, Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Bristly-edged |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Basal rosettes of parallel-veined, bristly-edged, sword-shaped leaves resembling the yucca. |
| Gee Whiz: | Used as a fiber by indigenous cultures |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |