Nemastylis geminiflora | |
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Conservation status | |
Apparently Secure (NatureServe) |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Subfamily: | Iridoideae |
Tribe: | Tigridieae |
Genus: | Nemastylis |
Species: | N. geminiflora |
Binomial name | |
Nemastylis geminiflora Nutt. |
Nemastylis geminiflora is a perennial herb also known as the Prairie Celestial and Prairie Pleatleaf. It is found on the black soil prairies in Texas. It has an inflorescence on stems 8-11 centimeters long, arising from a subterranean stem and bulb that is 2-3 cm in diameter.