How to Identify Nartheciaceae
Nartheciaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Dioscoreales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Nartheciaceae Species
Narthecium californicum Baker
Narthecium californicum Baker
Narthecium californicum, or California bog asphodel, is a yellow-flowered perenn…
Aletris farinosa L.
Aletris farinosa L.
Aletris farinosa, also called unicorn root, is a perennial herb native to easter…
Narthecium ossifragum (L.) Huds.
Narthecium ossifragum (L.) Huds.
Narthecium ossifragum, or bog asphodel, is a herbaceous perennial native to wet …
Aletris obovata Nash
Aletris obovata Nash
Aletris obovata, southern or white colicroot, is a perennial herb native to the …
Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl.
Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl.
Narthecium americanum, or yellow bog asphodel, is a rare flowering perennial nat…
Aletris bracteata Northr.
Aletris bracteata Northr.
Aletris bracteata, or bracted colicroot, is a white-flowered perennial herb nati…
Aletris aurea Walter
Aletris aurea Walter
Aletris aurea (golden unicorn root) is a southeastern US native perennial herb w…
Lophiola aurea Ker Gawl.
Lophiola aurea Ker Gawl.
Lophiola aurea, goldencrest, is a North American perennial herb currently treate…
Aletris lutea Small
Aletris lutea Small
Aletris lutea (Yellow colic-root) is a perennial herb native to the wet coastal …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Nartheciaceae?
Nartheciaceae plants belong to the Dioscoreales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 10 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Nartheciaceae?
Nartheciaceae is classified in the order Dioscoreales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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