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evening rainlily

Scientific Name: Cooperia drummondii

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Evening Rain Lily

The plant commonly referred to as Evening Rain Lily is known scientifically as Cooperia drummondii. It is also known by several other common names, including Evening Star Rain Lily, Drummond's Rain Lily, Prairie Lily, and Hill Country Rain Lily.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae)
  • Scientific Name: Cooperia drummondii Herb.
  • Synonyms: Zephyranthes chlorosolen (Herb.) D. Dietr., Zephyranthes drummondii

Distribution and Habitat

The Evening Star Rain Lily (Cooperia drummondii) is native to the United States and is found from Kansas south to Louisiana and west to Texas and New Mexico, and south into Mexico. Specifically, it has been observed blooming in meadows in areas like Dinero and Lake Corpus Christi in South Texas, USA.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The flower is large and white, measuring 3-7 inches (7.5-18 cm) long.
  • It has translucent petals that are fused at the base, forming a long slender tube that flares widely into six slightly spreading parts.
  • The blooms open in the evening and last for 2-4 days before turning pink and withering.

Quirky Facts

  • The Evening Rain Lily's blooms open in the evening.
  • The flowers last for 2-4 days, turning pink as they wither.

Further Information

More information and photos can be found at the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database, Discover Life, and Alamy's library.