Lachnanthes

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Lachnanthes

Description Lachnanthes is a genus of flowering plants in the family Haemodoraceae, commonly known as the redroot. It comprises of only two species, Lachnanthes caroliniana and Lachnanthes tinctoria, both native to North America. The plants grow up to 3 feet tall and form clumps, with long leaves that grow from the base. The flowers are small and yellow, borne on…