Narthecium californicum

Baker

J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 351. 1876.

Common names: California bog-asphodel
Synonyms: Abama californica (Baker) A. HellerAbama occidentalis (A. Gray) A. HellerNarthecium ossifragum var. occidentale A. Gray
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Stems 3.5–6 dm. Leaf blade 1–3 dm × 3–5 mm. Racemes open, 8–15 cm. Tepals 7–10 × 1.5–2.5 mm; stamens 3–4 mm; anthers brick red; pedicel 8–15 mm. Capsules 8–12 mm including beaks. Seeds 1.5–2 mm, 6–8 mm including bristle-tails. 2n = 26.


Phenology: Flowering mid–late summer.
Habitat: Springs, seeps, and bogs in mountain meadows
Elevation: 700–2800 m

Discussion

Narthecium californicum can be locally common in the northern Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada of California, as well as in southwestern Oregon.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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Frederick H. Utech +
California bog-asphodel +
Calif. +  and Oreg. +
700–2800 m +
Springs, seeps, and bogs in mountain meadows +
Flowering mid–late summer. +
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. +
Abama californica +, Abama occidentalis +  and Narthecium ossifragum var. occidentale +
Narthecium californicum +
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