Jacob's ladder

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Polemonium reptans

Jacob's ladder, a reference photo
Photo: Ryan Kaldari · Public domain

Polemonium reptans is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. Common names include spreading Jacob's ladder, creeping Jacob's ladder, false Jacob's ladder, abscess root, American Greek valerian, blue bells, stairway to heaven, and sweatroot.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Jacob's ladder being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Species
Polemonium reptans

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