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Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium yuccifolium

Photo by Leilah
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Description:

Rattlesnake Master is a striking plant - the leaves are long, with soft spiky edges (like a Yucca, thus yuccifolium). The flower stalks grow from 2'-6' tall. The flowers bloom on balls at the ends of the stalk, and are very small.

Habitat:

Prairie

Reference Links:

Rattlesnake Master - Eryngium yuccifolium - Overview, Eryngium yuccifolium

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PublishedJanuary 15, 2012

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