Family Code: HAEMOD Genus Code: LACHN2 Genus CN: lachnanthes Genus Authority: Elliott Genus Summary: A monotypic genus, an herb, of se. North America and the West Indies. Genus Identification: Identification notes: A very distinctive plant when in flower, with its densely woolly inflorescence and flowers. When not in flower, recognizable by its equitant (iris-like) base and bright red roots. Genus References: Simpson in Kubitzki (1998b); Robertson in FNA (2002a); Gandhi (1999)=Y; Robertson (1976)=Z. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1