Ageratina altissima at the Skaneateles Conservation Area

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Asterales: Asteraceae: Ageratina altissima. White snakeroot is a toxic native woodland plant that is the source of "milk sickness" when consumed by cattle. It is a very common late summer wildflower in the more-wooded parts of the conservation area.