White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Ageratina altissima* - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Common Names:** White Snakeroot - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Ageratina altissima* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for riparian, wild, and woody forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview White Snakeroot is a native species relevant to wild forage and riparian systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Asteraceae family and is commonly identified in wild, native, toxic contexts. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** High - **Species Affected:** cattle, horses, sheep, goats, humans - **Exposure Scenarios:** Risks associated with high toxicity level, especially for cattle, horses, sheep, goats, humans. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Remove.** Decision based on high toxicity and non-invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Ageratina%20altissima) - [UT Extension - Riparian Management](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** white-snakeroot - **Common Name:** White Snakeroot - **Scientific Name:** Ageratina altissima - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Categories:** wild, native, toxic - **Toxicity Level:** high - **Animals Affected:** cattle, horses, sheep, goats, humans - **Invasive Status:** non-invasive - **Native Status:** native