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Snakeroot (Liatris punctata) is a perennial forb or herb that thrives in light to partial sun and prefers dry to moist conditions with well-draining soil. Snakeroot (Latin: Liatris punctata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Snakeroot is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Snakeroot is a member native to ABT, ARK, COL, ILL, IOW, and KAN. Snakeroot thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained, light or medium soil with a pH between 6 and 7.8.
Snakeroot grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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