* White snakeroot (Ageratina altissima): This plant has white, flat-topped flower clusters and leaves that are pointed at the tip and have toothed edges. The leaves are also often covered in tiny hairs.
* Black snakeroot (Cimicifuga racemosa): This plant has tall stalks with white or pale pink flowers that look like drooping racemes (like a cluster of grapes). The leaves are large, compound leaves with leaflets that resemble a fern.
* Button snakeroot (Liatris spicata): This plant has tall, slender stems with clusters of purple, button-shaped flowers. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped.
* Virginia snakeroot (Aristolochia serpentaria): This plant has heart-shaped leaves with pointed tips. The flowers are small and brown-purple, with a long, curved tube that resembles a snake.
Once you tell me which specific snakeroot you're asking about, I can give you a more detailed description.