Aletris farinosa

Common Name: Colic Root
 
Soil: Dry  Dry-Mesic  Mesic  Wet-Mesic  
Height: 2 ft - 3 ft
Blooming: Jun Jul

Grows in a wide range of moisture conditions, but is nearly always associated with sandy substrate. It is not very tolerant of competition from taller, more robust plants. The plant consists of basal leaves, and is often overlooked, until it blooms with a spike of smaller, numerous white flowers.

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