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 Native Plant Database

Schoenocaulon texanum (Green lily)
Northington, David K.

Schoenocaulon texanum Scheele


Green Lily, Texas feathershank, Texas Sabadilla

Liliaceae (Lily Family)






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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Prairies and the edges of thickets in South Texas. Sand, limestone, caliche.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: No

Last Update: 2007-01-01