Zephyranthes drummondii
(Hill Country Rain-lily)
Zephyranthes drummondii, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Bastrop Co. 3393/3308
Zephyranthes drummondii, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Bastrop Co. 3258
Zephyranthes drummondii, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 4823
Zephyranthes drummondii, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1389
Zephyranthes drummondii, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1381
Zephyranthes drummondii, McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, Travis Co. 1369
| Scientific Name | Zephyranthes drummondii (Cooperia pedunculata) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | COPE |
| Common Name | Hill Country Rain-lily, Prairie Lily | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 523633 |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, rocky, usually calcareous soils. Plant: Erect perennial, single unbranched, leafless stem 6 to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Five to six basal, narrow linear gray-green leaves, parallel–veined with many veins, midrib absent; 6+ inches long, 1/4-inch wide, broadening to 1/2-inch at base. Inflorescence: Single trumpet-shaped fragrant flower with 3 petals and 3 sepals, up to 2 inches across; pure white aging with rose–purple veins; floral tube 1-1/8 to 1-5/8 inches tall, white, sometimes pink-tinged or veined, green below; 6 stamens with pale yellow anthers; white style. Bloom Period: September and October, sometimes as early as June, and most often after rains, lasting a day or two. References: Wildflower Center, Vascular Plants of Williamson County, SEINet and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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