White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba )

This is another plant I found in that vacant weedy spot in my neighborhood. It was clustered together with a couple other of these and Woodland Lettuce also. Interesting to find all these in the same place. It's native to the Eastern United States and Canada. I've heard the name before but didn't know what it looked like. It was said to have been a remedy used by Native Americans for snakebite. A bitter tonic made from the roots was used to treat dysentery. It's not edible and I didn't find any information stating other than medicinal uses. Some plants as the case with this one there is a lack of information about some things concerning it or maybe it's hidden away somewhere. We have a great Creator who has more information than we could ever imagine about  the plants He has placed here. I hope you'll take some time and look around at God's creation near you . You might be surprised at what you discover. 

  

White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba)

White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba)

White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba)

White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba)

White rattlesnake-root, White lettuce (Prenanthes alba)