Eryngium aquaticum

Eryngium aquaticum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as rattlesnake master or button snakeroot. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is typically found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and the edges of bodies of water.

Description

Eryngium aquaticum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. The leaves are lanceolate to elliptic, with serrated edges. The flowers are small, white, and clustered in dense, spherical heads. The fruit is a small, dry schizocarp.

Distribution and habitat

Eryngium aquaticum is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas. It is typically found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and the edges of bodies of water.

Uses

Eryngium aquaticum has been used in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments. The roots have been used as a diuretic, and the leaves have been used to treat snakebites. However, there is little scientific evidence to support these uses.

Conservation status

Eryngium aquaticum is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction. However, its habitat is threatened by development and pollution, which could potentially impact its populations in the future.

See also

• List of Eryngium species
• Apiaceae

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