Aletris farinosa
Unicorn root
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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.

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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]

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