Hymenocallis liriosme
(Spring Spiderlily)
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7101
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7091
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7094
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7109
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7100
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7110
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7096
Hymenocallis liriosme, Along US 90A west of Altair, Colorado Co. 7097
| Scientific Name | Hymenocallis liriosme | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HYLI |
| Common Name | Spring Spiderlily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503111 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Wet areas, stream banks, marshes. Plant: Erect perennial up to 40 inches tall, from large onion-like bulb Leaves: 5 to 8 linear leaves, 1 to 3 feet long and up to 1-3/8 inches wide. Inflorescence: Fragrant flower 4 to 8 inches across with 6 very narrow, white petal-like segments (tepals); white corona with yellowish throat; 6 stamens with golden anthers. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
© Tom Lebsack 2024