Aletris obovata Small. Common name: Southern White Colic-root. Phenology: May-early Jun; Aug. Habitat: Pine savannas. Distribution: Se. SC south to c. peninsular FL, west to e. Panhandle FL. Reported for AL and MS (Kartesz 1999, 2015), but the reports rejected (based on misidentified specimens).
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA26, GW1, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, S, S13, WH3, Ward (1978), Weigant (2002), Zomlefer (1997b). Basionym: Aletris obovata Small 1903
Links to other floras: = Aletris obovata - FNA26
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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