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Zephyranthes longifolia (Copper zephyrlily)
Stone, Robert L.

Zephyranthes longifolia Hemsl.

Copper zephyrlily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: ZELO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

1 yellow, funnel-shaped flower held erect on a slender stem; resembling a crocus but much smaller and more delicate.

Zephyranthes means flower of the west wind. Flowers of this species appear very soon after substantial rains, hence they are sometimes called Rain Lilies.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Distribution: Southern Arizona east to western Texas and south to northern Mexico.
Native Habitat: Sandy deserts and grasslands.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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:

Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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