Contains 4 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
This genus had sometimes been included in Prenanthes, although it appears the two genera are not closely related (Kim et al. 1996; Zhang et al. 2011).
Classification
Citation
NABALUS Cassini, in Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat. 34: 99. 1825.
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TYPE: Prenanthes alba Linnaeus Lectotypified by Pfeiffer, Nomencl. Bot. 2: 404. 1874.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabalus altissimus | Tall Rattlesnake-root | |||
| Nabalus autumnalis | Slender Rattlesnake-root | |||
| Nabalus serpentaria | Lion's-foot, Gall-of-the-earth | |||
| Nabalus trifoliolatus | Gall-of-the-earth |
Identification Key
1. Inflorescence racemiform or spiciform; phyllaries glabrous; corolla pinkish, lavender, to white
1. Inflorescence paniculiform or corymbiform; phyllaries hispid to setose; corolla pale greenish white to pale yellow
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||