Lesser snakeroot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lesser Snakeroot
Scientific classification

The Lesser Snakeroot (scientific name: Ageratina aromatica) is a type of plant found in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, which includes many well-known flowers.

You can find this plant growing across a large area of the eastern and southern United States. It grows from states like Louisiana all the way to Massachusetts. It can also be found inland in places like Kentucky and Ohio.

What's in a Name?

The scientific name Ageratina comes from the Greek word meaning 'un-aging'. This name was chosen because the flowers of this plant keep their bright color for a long time. An ancient Greek doctor named Dioscorides used this name for different plants that had this special quality.