Snakeberry, also known as the Carolina snakeroot, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eastern North America. It is highly valued for its medicinal properties, particularly for its use in treating snake bites and other venomous bites. While snakeberry is the most commonly used name for this plant, there are several other synonyms used in different regions. These include Virginia snakeroot, senega snakeroot, and rattlesnake root. Each of these names is derived from the plant's use in traditional medicine for treating snake bites and other venomous bites. The plant is also sometimes referred to as milkwort due to the milky sap its stems contain.