Aletris farinosa
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Liliidae Superordo: Lilianae Ordo: Melanthiales |
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Aletris farinosa, commonly known as Ague Root, Colic Root, Unicorn Root, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Aletris farinosa was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Ague Root is a species in the genus Aletris (colicroot) which contains 23 species and belongs to the family of the Melanthiaceae (Bunchflower Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Aletris farinosa has simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are yellowish green and lanceolate with entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The plants bloom from July to August.
The fruits are loculicidal capsules.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Aletris farinosa is native to east Canada, the Northeast of the US, the central Northeast of the US, the Southeast of the US, the southern Prairie States of the US and Florida.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
Aletris farinosa is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Aletris farinosa
[edit] History
[edit] Aletris farinosa in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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