Aletris foliata
resembles A. luteoviliidis, and its racemes
are adhesive; it is a perennial herb inhabiting grasslands
in mountainous regions or subalpine zone. Radical leaves
develop in crowds at the ground level, in the shape of a
lanceolate, 10-25cm in length. Flowers stalks measure
20-40cm in height, with small leaves on them; racemes emerge
on the stem tops, with many yellow-green pot-shaped flowers
in them. Glandular hairs exist on inflorescence axes, flower
stalks, and perianths -- adhesive. Bloom time: April-July |