Zephyranthes chlorosolen
(Evening Rain-lily)
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Lockhart State Park, Caldwell Co. 4511
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6283
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6275
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Lockhart State Park, Caldwell Co. 4514
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6267
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6262
Zephyranthes chlorosolen, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6258
| 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 |
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