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Triteleia laxa (Ithuriel's spear)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Triteleia laxa Benth.

Ithuriel's spear, Wally basket, Grass nut

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: TRLA16

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , OR
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Oregon Native Plant Nursery - Woodburn, OR

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-06-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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