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. |