Genus Aletris is a group of plant species belonging to the family Nartheciaceae. It is commonly known as the Colicroot or Unicornroot genus. The genus includes a few species, such as Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris farinosa, Aletris laxiflora, and Aletris meleagris, among others. The different species of Aletris have been used to treat a variety of ailments by indigenous tribes across the Americas. Some synonyms for Genus Aletris include Colicroot, Unicorn-root, Agueroot, and Blazing Star. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the plants in this genus that have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.