Characteristics
Angiosperms (Monocots)
Nemastylis geminiflora Nutt.
Prairie Celestial; Prairie Pleat Leaf; Celestial Lily
Herb
Perennial
Vascular
Very rare in Alabama. Flowers are only open for a couple of hours in the afternoon.
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Native
S1 (State Rank)
G4 (Global Rank)
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Classification
ASPARAGALES
Nemastylis geminiflora Nutt. - Prairie Celestial; Prairie Pleat Leaf; Celestial Lily
Citation
<a href=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/35957862>Nemastylis geminiflora Nuttall, Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc., n.s. 5(6[1]): 157–158. 1835.</a>
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Species Distribution Map
Specimens and Distribution
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Plant Photos
Nemastylis geminifolia - Richard Buckner
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Nemastylis geminifolia - Richard Buckner
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Nemastylis geminifolia - Richard Buckner
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Nemastylis geminifolia - Richard Buckner
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Nemastylis geminiflora - Brian Keener
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