Liliaceae
Leucocrinum montanum

Sand Lily

Basal rosette of leaves, no stem. Leaves 6–15, 4–8 in. long, linear, flat, base surrounded by thin dry bracts. Flowers with pleasant scent, 4–8, each with short stalk, white, with 2–3 in. slender tube, 6 lance-shaped 1 in. petals, stamens and styles about half the length of petals. Grows on moist low ground in sandy flats, scrub, or forests, at mid-elevations.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Late Spring
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 2--3 inches
  • Habitat: East-Side Forest
  • Found In: Steens
  • Native: Yes

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