Crinum americanum var. americanum

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Synonyms: Crinum herbertianum Schultes f. Crinum strictum Herbert Crinum texanum L. S. Hannibal
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 26. Treatment on page 279. Mentioned on page 277, 278.
Revision as of 19:32, 24 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer

Leaves slightly shorter than scape; blade pale green. Umbels 2–5-flowered.


Phenology: Flowering late winter–autumn (all year in Fla).
Habitat: Swamps, marshes, stream banks
Elevation: 0–100 m

Distribution

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Ala., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., S.C., Tex.

Discussion

Variety americanum is the most widespread and abundant Crinum in the United States. It is quite variable, particularly in the size of floral parts and width of leaves.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
Walter C. Holmes +
Linnaeus +
Ala. +, Fla. +, Ga. +, La. +, Miss. +, S.C. +  and Tex. +
0–100 m +
Swamps, marshes, stream banks +
Flowering late winter–autumn (all year in Fla). +
Illustrated +  and Endemic +
Crinum herbertianum +, Crinum strictum +  and Crinum texanum +
Crinum americanum var. americanum +
Crinum americanum +
variety +