Sanicula crassicaulis
$5.93 – $7.90
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Pacific sanicle, snakeroot
A hardy understory perennial, 1-3 ft. tall
Attractive in a woodland garden. Prefers coarse, sandy loam, but can survive in clay.
It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California, where it can be found in many types of habitat, including mountain slopes, grassland, and woodlands.
Little yellow flowers March – June
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Sun: Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Potentially-valuable species for rehabilitation of Garry oak meadow and outcrop ecosystems. |
|---|---|
| Container | 4", 4"-n, 4"S, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | Used as a Miwok drug. A poultice of leaves was used for rattlesnake bites and other wounds. |
| Distribution | It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 4500 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Mountain slopes, grassland, and woodlands |
