Lachnanthes carolina
Red root
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The Lachnanthes carolina plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Jersey and Rhode Island to Florida. It is a member of the Haemodoraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red root. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. tinctoria.

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Latin Name:  Lachnanthes carolina
Common Name:  Red root
Family:  Haemodoraceae
Author:  (Lam.)Dandy.
 
Known Hazards:  Poisonous[4].
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Sandy and peaty shores and swamps[43].

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