Rothrock's snakeroot facts for kids
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Ageratina rothrockii is a plant often called Rothrock's snakeroot. It belongs to the sunflower family, just like the big sunflowers you know! This plant grows in North America.
About Rothrock's Snakeroot
Rothrock's snakeroot is a type of plant found in the wild. It is part of a very large group of plants. This group includes many flowers and herbs.
Where It Grows
You can find Rothrock's snakeroot in the southwestern United States. It grows in states like Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It also lives in parts of Mexico. These Mexican states include Sonora, Coahuila, Chihuahua, and Durango.
What's in a Name?
The name Ageratina comes from an old Greek word. It means 'un-aging' or 'not growing old'. This is because the plant's flowers keep their bright color for a long time. An ancient Greek doctor named Dioscorides used this name. He used it for different plants that kept their color well.
The second part of the name, rothrockii, honors a person. It is named after Joseph Rothrock. He was an American botanist and forester. He lived from 1839 to 1922. Botanists study plants, and foresters take care of forests.
