yellow colicroot
Aletris lutea Small
Aletris lutea, known as yellow colicroot, is a species in the Nartheciaceae family. It was first described by Small in 1899. This plant is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Description
Aletris lutea is a member of the genus Aletris, which is part of the Nartheciaceae family. It is commonly referred to as yellow colicroot in English. The species was formally published in 1899 by Small. Its geographic range is limited to the southeastern U.S., where it is found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The plant is adapted to the ecological conditions of this region and contributes to the local flora diversity.
Other common names
yellow colicroot
Distribution
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi
Synonyms
Aletris lutea f. albiflora