Oak Creek Triteleia
Triteleia lemmoniae
In a shady ravine near Washington Park, Gila Co., Arizona. 18 May 2013.
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FLOWERS:
Three yellow petals and three yellow sepals, look alike and are called tepals. Stamens are lighter color.
Raised about 30 cm above ground.
LEAVES: Linear, grass-like leaves are all basal.
PERENNIAL: Leaves and flowering stems are entirely herbaceous above ground from perennial underground roots/stems.
RANGE: Pine woodlands from Flagstaff, along the Mogollon Rim and into the White Mountains.
FRUIT: Slender, three-parted capsule with about two of more seeds in each partition.
UNARMED.
Asparagaceae -- Asparagus Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- Encyclopedia of Life
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