Characteristics
Endodeca serpentaria (L.) Raf.
Virginia snakeroot
A southern species with us primarily in southeastern NY. Dry-mesic south to south-west facing oak-hickory forested slopes often with abundant non-weedy herbaceous species such as Lespedeza intermedia, Agrimonia rostellata, and Carex willdenowii. Often with dense Dichanthelium boscii stands and Carya glabra dominant in the canopy. Sometimes in small seasonal drainages in this habitat. Populations are usually small and not dense.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
Threatened-State
UPL, FACU (NWPL)
UPL (NWPL EMP)
UPL (NWPL NCNE)
S2 (State Rank)
G4 (Global Rank)
Mitchell and Beal 1979, Barringer 1997
Classification
Citation
Endodeca serpentaria (L.) Raf.
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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