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| Scientific Name | Nothoscordum bivalve | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Crow Poison, False Garlic | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) formerly Alliaceae | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Various soil types in disturbed areas, prairies and open woods. Plant: Erect perennial, up to 22 inches tall, usually smaller in dry areas; colony-forming; resembling an onion plant but without the odor. Leaves: A few very narrow (~1/8-inch wide) grass-like basal leaves. Inflorescence: Cluster (an umbel) of 6 to 12 flowers at top of leafless stalk, 6 to 12 white petal-like segments with narrow veins and yellow-green base; 6 yellow-orange anthers. Blooms close in cloudy or cold weather. Bloom Period: Intermittently all year. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Corell and Johnston, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
