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Ruscaceae
Liriope
*Liriope Loureiro. Common name: Liriope, Lilyturf.
A genus of 9 species, herbs, of e. and se. Asia.
ID notes: Additional species are likely naturalized in our area. See references.
References: Conran & Tamura (1998) In Kubitzki (1998a); Floden & Avent (2019); Judd (2003); Nesom (2010j); Roling, Howlett, & Brown (2011); Serviss & Kratz (2024); Serviss et al. (2016); Spaulding, Barger, & Nesom (2010). Show full citations.
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© Alan Weakley | Liriope spicata source | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson | Liriope muscari source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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