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Pyle, Lynn

Zephyranthes pulchella

Zephyranthes pulchella J.G. Sm.

Showy Zephyrlily

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ZEPU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: LA , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW					FACW

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-03
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