Androstephium coeruleum
(Blue Funnel-lily)
Androstephium coeruleum, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 2914
| Scientific Name | Androstephium coeruleum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ANCO9 |
| Common Name | Blue Funnel-lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42778 |
| Family | Asparagaceae (Asparagus) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Prairies, grassy slopes, frequently in rocky areas. Plant: Erect perennial with a single leafless flowering stalk arising from bulb about 3 inches below ground; smooth, waxy green, usually 4 to 6 inches tall. Leaves: Several narrowly linear basal leaves up to 12 inches long. Inflorescence: Terminal umbel of 1 to 6 violet-purple funnel-shaped blossoms, 1 or 2 blooming at a time; corolla tube up 3/4 to 1-1/5 inches long spreading at its midpoint into 6 lobes resembling petals; 6 stamens and stigma enclosed in tube (or crown) in the center and projecting about 3/8-inch. Bloom Period: March and April. References: Kansas Wildflowers & Grasses, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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