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| Scientific Name | Zephyranthes chlorosolen (Cooperia drummondii) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CODR2 |
| Common Name | Evening Rain-lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 810213 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Wide range of soils and conditions; the most widely distributed Zephyranthes. Plant: Erect perennial, single unbranched, leafless stem 4 to 13 inches tall. Leaves: Two to five basal, narrow linear gray-green leaves, 12 inches long, about 1/4-inch wide. Inflorescence: Single trumpet-shaped white, fragrant flower with 3 petals and 3 sepals, up to 2 inches across; floral tube 3 to 7 inches tall, white, sometimes tinged or veined pink, green below; 4 to 8 stamens and white style. Bloom Period: May to September; flower expands in the evenings and may last 4 days. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason, SEINet and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Zephyranthes drummondii (Cooperia pedunculata) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COPE |
| Common Name | Hill Country Rain-lily, Prairie Lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 523633 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, rocky, usually calcareous soils. Plant: Erect perennial, single unbranched, leafless stem 6 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Five to six basal, narrow linear gray-green leaves, parallel–veined with many veins, midrib absent; 6+ inches long, 1/4-inch wide, broadening to 1/2-inch at base. Inflorescence: Single trumpet-shaped fragrant flower with 3 petals and 3 sepals, up to 2 inches across; pure white aging with rose–purple veins; floral tube 1-1/8 to 1-5/8 inches tall, white, sometimes pink-tinged or veined, green below; 6 stamens with pale yellow anthers; white style. Bloom Period: September and October, sometimes as early as June, and most often after rains, lasting a day or two. References: www.wildflower.org, Vascular Plants of Williamson County, SEINet and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
