Nemastylis geminiflora

Nemastylis geminiflora
Nemastylis geminiflora
Conservation status

Apparently Secure (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Iridoideae
Tribe: Tigridieae
Genus: Nemastylis
Species: N. geminiflora
Binomial name
Nemastylis geminiflora
Nutt.

Nemastylis geminiflora is a perennial herb also known as the Prairie Celestial and Prairie Pleatleaf. It is found on the black soil prairies in Texas. It has an inflorescence on stems 8-11 centimeters long, arising from a subterranean stem and bulb that is 2-3 cm in diameter.

External links

  • United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. [1]