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Agavaceae
Schoenolirion

not marked as a favorite taxon Schoenolirion Torrey ex Durand. Common name: Sunnybell.

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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).

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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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image #1 of Schoenolirion© Alan Cressler: Schoenolirion croceum, Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Park, Dekalb County, Georgia 3 by Alan Cressler | Schoenolirion croceum source
image #2 of Schoenolirion© Richard & Teresa Ware CC-BY-NC, permission granted to NCBG | Original Image ⭷
image #10 of Schoenolirion© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷

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