Characteristics
Nabalus boottii DC.
Boott’s rattlesnake root
A true alpine plant found only above or at the edge of the timberline. Only found on our highest peaks.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Endangered-State S1 (State Rank) G2 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Asterales
Nabalus boottii DC. - Boott’s rattlesnake root
Citation
Nabalus boottii DC.
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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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Plant Photos
Photo By: Doug McGrady. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 3 August 2019 -
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Photo By: Julia Goren. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 15 June 2006 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 25 July 2006 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 25 July 2006 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 3 August 2019 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 30 July 2002 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 30 July 2002 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 8 July 2004 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 8 July 2004 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 8 July 2004 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 8 July 2004 -
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Photo By: Steve Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 7 August 2021 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 17 July 2008 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 17 July 2008 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 17 July 2008 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 17 July 2008 -
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Photo By: Timothy Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 26 July 2007 -
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Photo By: Timothy Howard. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 26 July 2007 -
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Photo by: Brandon A Cohen. Photo taken: Essex County, NY: 8 August 2021 -
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Photo by: Brandon A Cohen. Photo taken: Essex County, NY: 8 August 2021 -
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Essex Co., NY: 3 Aug 2013 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Essex Co., NY: 3 Aug 2013 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Essex Co., NY: 3 Aug 2013 - 4
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