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White Colicroot

Aletris obovata

Photo by Machi
Published on Project Noah
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28.8943, -82.5751

Field Notes

Description:

White, berry-like fuzzy flowers with leaves in a a basal rosette. The flowers have the slightest opening at the tip, but otherwise look very much like seeds or fruits

Habitat:

Sandy forest with oak, pine, and saw palmetto but also close to some wetter areas with cypress trees

Species ID Suggestions

White Colic-Root

Aletris farinosa

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Ryan Fezz
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Comments (2)
Ryan Fezz
I never would have gotten it if you hadn't included the second shot of the basal leaves!
Machi
Interesting! I didn't realize they were flower buds, though now it seem obvious.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Flora of Florida

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PublishedJune 11, 2014

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