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Sanicula crassicaulis

Pacific Black Snakeroot, Pacific Sanicle
Other regional names: Western Sanicle +1 more
  • Western Sanicle
  • Western Snakeroot
Also known as: Aulosolena crassicaulis (Poepp. ex DC.) Koso-Pol. +8 more
  • Aulosolena crassicaulis (Poepp. ex DC.) Koso-Pol.
  • Aulosolena menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) Koso-Pol.
  • Sanicula crassicaulis var. genuina H.Wolff
  • Sanicula crassicaulis var. menziesii (Hook. & Arn.) H.Wolff
  • Sanicula diversiloba Suksd.
  • Sanicula howelliae J.M.Coult. & Rose
  • Sanicula menziesii Hook. & Arn.
  • Sanicula menziesii var. foliacea Jeps.
  • Sanicula menziesii var. pedata Jeps.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Sanicula crassicaulis (commonly known as Pacific black-snakeroot or Pacific sanicle) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Chile South, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, Washington

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