''Nabalus'' is a
genus of
Asian and
North America
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n flowering plants in the tribe
Cichorieae within the family
Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in
North America
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that were formerly considered to be members of ''
Prenanthes
''Prenanthes'' is a genus of plant in the family Asteraceae, often referred to as rattlesnake root.
Molecular analysis in 2009 revealed that the genus as traditionally envisioned is polyphyletic, meaning that it is a conglomeration of species ...
'', and were included in that genus in the
Flora of North America
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treatment. Common names for the genus include "rattlesnake root" and "white lettuce." The latter reflects its close relationship to lettuce (''
Lactuca sativa'') but having flowers that are whitish or purplish-white in some species. Many (perhaps all) of the species are
monocarpic perennials, in which an individual plant may live for multiple years in a vegetative condition but then will die after flowering and fruiting.
Natural history
White lettuce is firmly identified with common lettuce, ''Lactuca sativa''. ''Lactuca sativa'' has its inceptions in the Middle East. Egyptian divider paintings of Min, the divine force of fruitfulness, portray lettuce in development in around 2700 B.C.
The erect plant like present day romaine, with a thick stem and smooth sap had sexual meanings. Min devoured lettuce as a consecrated nourishment for sexual stamina, and conventional Egyptians utilized the oil of the wild seeds for medication, cooking, and preservation . After some time, the Egyptians reared their wild-type lettuce to have leaves that were not so much harsh but rather more attractive. The developed plants were as yet tall and upstanding, with discrete leaves instead of heads.
The Greeks figured out how to develop lettuce from the Egyptians.
They utilized it restoratively as a narcotic and served it as a plate of mixed greens toward the start of dinners to help with assimilation. They likewise kept on developing it for more delectable leaves. In Greek folklore, Aphrodite's sweetheart Adonis was murdered in a bed of lettuce by a pig sent differently by Artemis, who was desirous of his chasing ability, or by Persephone, who was jealous of his fondness for Aphrodite, or by Ares, who was envious of Aphrodite.
Whoever the prompting god was, lettuce was related with male feebleness and demise, prompting its introduction at memorial services.
The Greeks passed their lettuce-developing information on to the Romans, who named the plant "lactuca," signifying "milk," for its white sap.
In time, "lactuca" turned into the English word "lettuce," while the Roman name was safeguarded in the family name for lettuce and its relatives.
Species
''Nabalus'' species include:
Asian ''Nabalus'' species
* ''
Nabalus acerifolius'' - Japan
* ''
Nabalus angustilobus'' -
Sichuan
* ''
Nabalus faberi'' -
Guizhou,
Sichuan
* ''
Nabalus leptanthus
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' -
Sichuan
* ''
Nabalus nipponicus'' - Japan
* ''
Nabalus ochroleucus'' -
Primorye,
Jilin,
Korea, Japan
* ''
Nabalus pyramidalis
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' -
Sichuan
* ''
Nabalus racemiformis
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' -
Hebei
* ''
Nabalus tatarinowii
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' - China,
Primorye,
Korea
North American ''Nabalus'' species
* ''
Nabalus alatus
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' - western rattlesnake root -
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* ''
Nabalus albus
''Nabalus albus'', the white rattlesnake-root, also known as Boott's rattlesnake-root or white lettuce, is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Canada and the Eastern United States. Details of the flower heads are needed to separate th ...
'' - white rattlesnake root -
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United States (Great Lakes, Northeast, Appalachians)
* ''
Nabalus altissimus
''Nabalus altissimus'' (formerly ''Prenanthes altissima''), commonly called the tall rattlesnakeroot or white lettuce, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. In 2010 it was reclassified from the genus ''Prenanthes'' to ''Nabalus''.
Hab ...
'' - tall rattlesnake root -
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NB NS United States (Northeast, Southeast, South-central)
* ''
Nabalus asper
''Nabalus asper'' (formerly ''Prenanthes aspera''), commonly called the rough rattlesnakeroot or rough white lettuce, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae occurring in the eastern United States from South Dakota and Pennsylvania south ...
'' - rough rattlesnake root - United States (
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* ''
Nabalus autumnalis
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' - slender rattlesnake root -
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* ''
Nabalus barbatus
''Nabalus barbatus'', the barbed rattlesnakeroot, is a plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States where it is found in small numbers in a few disjunct areas of remaining natural grassland. Because of this, i ...
'' - barbed rattlesnake root -
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* ''
Nabalus boottii
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to be ...
'' - Boott’s rattlesnake root -
NY VT NH ME (possibly a synonym of ''Prenanthes boottii'')
Compositae Working Group (CWG) (2021). Global Compositae Database. Prenanthes boottii (DC.) A.Gray. Accessed at: https://www.compositae.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1102104 on 2021-05-23
treats ''Nabalus boottii'' (Torr. & A.Gray) DC. instead as ''Prenanthes boottii
''Prenanthes'' is a genus of plant in the family Asteraceae, often referred to as rattlesnake root.
Molecular analysis in 2009 revealed that the genus as traditionally envisioned is polyphyletic, meaning that it is a conglomeration of specie ...
'' (DC.) A.Gray
* ''Nabalus crepidineus
''Nabalus crepidineus'', commonly called the nodding rattlesnakeroot, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the United States, where it is found in the Midwest and Upland South regions. Its natural habitat ...
'' - nodding rattlesnake root - MN IA MO AR TN KY IL IN WI MI OH WV PA NY
* '' Nabalus × mainensis'' 'N. racemosus'' × ''trifoliolatus''- Maine rattlesnake root - NY QUE
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* ''Nabalus racemosus
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to ...
'' - glaucous rattlesnake root - Canada, northern United States
* ''Nabalus roanensis
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to be m ...
'' - Roan Mountain rattlesnake root - southern Appalachians ( VA NC TN)
* ''Nabalus sagittatus
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to be m ...
'' - arrow-leaf rattlesnake root - BC ALB ID MT
* ''Nabalus serpentarius
''Nabalus'' is a genus of Asian and North American flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae.
''Nabalus'' is now considered the correct name for a group of plants in North America that were formerly considered to be m ...
'' - lion's foot rattlesnake root - eastern United States ( MS + FL to NH)
* ''Nabalus trifoliolatus
''Nabalus trifoliolatus'' (syn. ''Prenanthes trifoliolata''), the gall-of-the-earth or three-leaved rattlesnake root, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
The family Asteraceae, alternatively Compositae, consists of over ...
'' - three-leaved rattlesnake root - eastern North America
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References
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Cichorieae
Asteraceae genera