Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
This genus had sometimes been included in Prenanthes, although it appears the two genera are not closely related (Kim et al. 1996; Zhang et al. 2011).
Classification
Citation
NABALUS Cassini, in Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat. 34: 99. 1825.
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TYPE: Prenanthes alba Linnaeus Lectotypified by Pfeiffer, Nomencl. Bot. 2: 404. 1874.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabalus autumnalis | SLENDER RATTLESNAKEROOT | Native FAC (NWPL) | ||
| Nabalus serpentaria | CANKERWEED; LIONSFOOT | Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Inflorescence racemiform or spiciform; phyllaries glabrous; corolla pinkish, lavender, to white
1. Inflorescence paniculiform or corymbiform; phyllaries hispid to setose; corolla pale greenish white to pale yellow
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esopon | Esopon Rafinesque, Fl. Ludov. 57, 149. 1817. | TYPE: Esopon glaucum Rafinesque | |
| Harpalyce | Harpalyce D. Don, Edinburgh New Philos. J. 6: 308. 1829, non Sesse y Lacasta & Mocino ex de Candolle 1825. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Hylethale | Hylethale Link, Handbuch 1: 788. 1829. | TYPE: Hylethale purpurea (Linnaeus) Link (Prenanthes purpurea Linnaeus) = Prenanthes Linnaeus 1753, by lectotypification. | |
| Nabalus | Prenanthes Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 797. 1753. | TYPE: Prenanthes purpurea Linnaeus Lectotypified by Cassini, in Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat. 34: 98. 1825. | |
| Narbalia | Narbalia Rafinesque, New Fl. 4: 84. 1838 ("1836"). | TYPE: Narbalia latifolia Rafinesque |