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Hymenocallis palmeri S. Wats.

Alligator-lily, Alligatorlily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: HYPA4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Alligator-lily is a member of the lily family (family Liliaceae) which includes mostly perennial herbs from rhizomes, bulbs, or corms, some rather woody and treelike, and often showy flowers in racemes or branched racemes.

The family is extremely complex and botanists estimate 250 genera and 4,000-6,000 species. Many, including tulips and day lilies, are handsome ornamentals. Asparagus, Sarsaparilla, onions, and the medicinally useful Aloe are from the family. A few species are poisonous.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: FL , GA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Hymenocallis palmeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hymenocallis palmeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hymenocallis palmeri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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