Sanicula smallii


Sanicula smallii is a flowering herb of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is known by the common names Small's blacksnakeroot or southern snakeroot. It is found throughout the southeastern United States.

Description

S. smallii is a perennial. It often reaches a height between 2 and 8 decimeters. Leaves may be suborbicular to ovate in shape are 5 to 20 centimeters long. Individuals produce flowers that are white, yellow, or greenish in color.

Habitat

Within the United States' Coastal Plain, this species has been observed growing in habitats such as deciduous woodlands, mixed pine-hardwood forests, and areas with loamy soil.