Aletris farinosa

Definitions of Aletris farinosa
  1. noun
    colicroot having a scurfy or granuliferous perianth and white flowers; southeastern United States
    synonyms: ague grass, ague root
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    colic root, colicroot, crow corn, star grass, unicorn root
    any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic
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