Apiaceae
marsh rattlesnake master
Eryngium aquaticum
Synonyms
Eryngium virginianum
Other Common Names
bitter snakeroot, corn-snakeroot, eryngo, marsh Eryngo
Plant Type
Herbaceous Wildflower
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
Up to 6 feet ft. tall
1-4 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Deer, Occasional Flooding, Salt Exposure
Propagation
By seed
Plant Planting Notes
Does not tolerate root disturbance.
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Nectar source for hummingbirds
Leaves
Narrow upright branches with pinnate leaves.
Flowers
White to light green flower clusters in globular head, one inch diameter.
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil pH
Acidic (less than 6.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
OBL wetland indictor status. Found in marshes, pinelands, and other wet areas.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Apparently Secure (G4)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Uncommon in the South Carolina coastal plain. Absent in the piedmont and mountains.