Coastal false asphodel

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Triantha racemosa

Coastal false asphodel, a reference photo
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) · Public domain

Triantha racemosa, commonly called the coastal false asphodel or southern bog asphodel, is a species of flowering plant in the Tofieldia family. It is native to the Coastal Plain of the Southeastern United States, although there are a few disjunct populations inland. It is found in acidic wetlands, including wet barrens and savannas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Coastal false asphodel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Family
Tofieldiaceae
Species
Triantha racemosa

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