Nothoscordum bivalve
(Crow Poison)
Nothoscordum bivalve, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9458
Nothoscordum bivalve, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9448
Nothoscordum bivalve, Pace Bend Park, Travis Co. 2883
Nothoscordum bivalve, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2547
Nothoscordum bivalve, Old Lampasas Trail, Austin, Travis Co. 1794
Nothoscordum bivalve, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 2408
Nothoscordum bivalve, McKinney Falls State Park, Travis Co. 2430
| Scientific Name | Nothoscordum bivalve | USDA PLANTS Symbol | NOBI2 |
| Common Name | Crow Poison, False Garlic | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503966 |
| 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 |
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