Aletris bracteata Northr.

Bracted colicroot (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Dioscoreales > Nartheciaceae > Aletris

Characteristics

Leaves 5–17 × 0.6–1 cm; blade dull grayish green, linear-lanceolate. Scape 5–6 dm. Flowers: perianth white, cylindrical, 6–8 mm, lobes spreading. Fruits: beaks gradually tapering distally.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Hardiness (USDA) 7-12

Usage

Uses medicinal
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Distribution

Aletris bracteata world distribution map, present in Bahamas and United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8311-2
WFO ID wfo-0000755301
COL ID BPH6
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Synonyms

Aletris bracteata