Schoenolirion Torrey ex Durand. Common name: Sunnybell.
A genus of 3 species, herbs, of s. North America. The affinities of Schoenolirion are with the Agavaceae, rather than the Hyacinthaceae (Bogler & Simpson 1996; Speta 1998).
ID notes: Scapose perennial herbs with 2-7 glabrous leaves. The numerous flowers are arranged in racemes or spikes in shades of white, greenish white, or yellow.
References: Sherman (2002) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2002a); Speta (1998) In Kubitzki (1998a). Show full citations.
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© Alan Cressler: Schoenolirion croceum, Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Park, Dekalb County, Georgia 3 by Alan Cressler | Schoenolirion croceum source | Original Image ⭷
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