Rattlesnake Master

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Tall Grass Prairie

Genus and Species: Eryngium yuccifolium

Habitat:  Occurs in upland prairies, glades, savannas, and rocky openings of moist to dry upland forests

Seasons: early Summer to Early Fall


Active Chemical Ingredient: kaempferol


Chemical Structure:



Uses of Specimen:
Antidote for snake bite (root used in tea)

























Resources: Rattlesnake Master (Button Snakeroot). (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015.

Mallorn Plant of the Month: Eryngium yuccifolium. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2015.