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Aletris farinosa Unicorn root (1 Page of 5) The Aletris farinosa plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Southern Maine to Florida, west to Texas and Wisconsin. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Unicorn root. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Aletris farinosa Common Name: Unicorn root Family: Liliaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: The fresh root is mildly poisonous[21]. Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.15 Habitat: Grassy or sandy woodlands, in dry or moist peats, sands and gravels, especially on the seashore[4, 21, 43]
Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked[105, 161, 177]. Intensely bitter[2]. A bitter-sweet soapy taste[238].
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