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Flaigg, Lillian G.
Androstephium caeruleum (Scheele) Greene
Androstephium, Blue funnel lily, Blue Funnel-lily, Fragrant lily, Funnel-Flower
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
USDA Symbol: ANCA45
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
This attractive plant is unusual in that the leaves are much longer than the plant is tall. It grows to about 1 foot or less, but the smooth, gray-green leaves are often 12–18 inches long. The flowers have 6 tepals, which may be white, bluish, or lavender; they are partly joined to form a tube. The flower has a pleasant, spicy fragrance. This is an early spring flower.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: KS , OK , TXBenefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerBibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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USDA: Find Androstephium caeruleum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Androstephium caeruleum in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
