White snakeroot once caused deaths, now nourishes monarchs

White snakeroot, a native Ohio plant linked to historic "milk sickness" caused by its toxin tremetol, was responsible for the death of Abraham Lincoln's mother in the 1800s. Today, it is recognized for providing vital nectar to pollinators like bees and monarch butterflies during late summer and fall when other flowers fade. The plant thrives in shaded woodland areas, offering ecological benefits despite its historical association with illness.

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