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Aletris obovata
Aletris obovata Nash
Southern Colicroot, Blunt-leaved Colic Root
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ALOB3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Scape up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , OrangeBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: FL , GA , MS , SCNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aletris obovata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aletris obovata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aletris obovata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-09-14Research By: TWC Staff