- either of two North American plants, Aletris farinosa or A. aurea, of the lily family, having small yellow or white flowers in a spikelike cluster and a root reputed to relieve colic.
- any of certain other plants having roots reputed to cure colic.
- the blazing star, Liatris squarrosa.
- either of two North American liliaceous plants, Aletris farinosa or A. aurea, having tubular white or yellow flowers and a bitter root formerly used to relieve colic
- any of various other plants formerly used to relieve colic
