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Prosartes lanuginosa
Prosartes lanuginosa (Michx.) D. Don
Yellow Fairybells, Yellow Mandarin
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Disporum lanuginosum, Streptopus lanuginosus
USDA Symbol: PRLA9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
The 1-3 ft. stalk is forked, with greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers occuring singly or in pairs at the ends of the branches. The flowers are followed by red berries. Light-green, sessile leaves are slightly pubescent and prominently veined.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Greenish white to greenish yellow.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , KY , MD , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVCanada: ON
Native Distribution: NY & s. Ont. to OH, s. to GA & AR
Native Habitat: Deciduous or mixed woods, often in the mts.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Humus-rich soil.
Conditions Comments: An cover of deciduous leaves is beneficial in winter.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Prosartes lanuginosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Prosartes lanuginosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Prosartes lanuginosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff