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LACA5

Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy


Plant Details

Scientific Name: Lachnanthes caroliana (Lam.) Dandy
Family Name: Haemodoraceae R. Br. - Bloodwort family
Common Name: Carolina redroot
Symbol: LACA5
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:56 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.
  • Gyrotheca tinctorium (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb.
  • Lachnanthes caroliniana (Lam.) Dandy, orth. var.
  • Lachnanthes tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Elliott, orth. var.
  • Lachnanthes tinctorium (J.F. Gmel.) Elliott

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK

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