![Culver's Root [Veronicastrum virginicum]](/images/August/White/482250968IMG_0776.JPG "Culver's Root [Veronicastrum virginicum]")
Common Name:
Culver's Root
Scientic Name:
Veronicastrum virginicum
Colors:
White
Months Appearing:
August
8/18
Flowers in spikes with 2 very noticable protruding stamens.
Three to seven leaves in a whorl.
Root used by pioneers for laxative and emetic. ( Don't try this yourself.)
Height: 3 to 6 ft..
This specimen found in field to north of Big Rapids High School.