Alophia drummondii
(Propeller Flower)
Alophia drummondii, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9336/9344
Alophia drummondii, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3480/3488
Alophia drummondii, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3422/3427
Alophia drummondii, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3448
Alophia drummondii, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9346
| Scientific Name | Alophia drummondii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ALDR2 |
| Common Name | Propeller Flower | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 564998 |
| Family | Iridaceae (Iris) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, sandy soils in prairies, grasslands, open woodlands. Plant: Erect, smooth perennial 6 to 18 inches tall; single or two-branched stems. Leaves: Mostly basal leaves, 2 to 3, narrowly lanceolate, equal to or somewhat taller than flowers; conspicuously veined. Inflorescence: Terminal blossoms up to 2 inches across with 6 petal-like tepal segments; outer 3 segments velvety purple, broadly rounded in tip portions and yellowish with purple spots toward centers; inner 3 segments much smaller, cupped, deep purple toward tips, yellowish centers. Multiple flowers per stem, but usually one open at a time, wilting by noon. Bloom Period: April to June. References: SEINet and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilsvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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