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snakelily
Scientific Name: Dichelostemma
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Twining Snakelily (Dichelostemma volubile)
The Dichelostemma volubile, also known as twining snakelily and twining brodiaea, is a captivating wildflower. Other common names include snake lily.
Considerations for Pets
- Some plants referred to as "snake lily" are bulbiferous and grow from corms.
- Several plants share the common name "snake lily", some belonging to the *Amorphophallus* genus, which are noted for their unusual appearance.
Considerations for Children
- Some plants referred to as "snake lily" are bulbiferous and grow from corms.
- Several plants share the common name "snake lily", some belonging to the *Amorphophallus* genus, which are noted for their unusual appearance.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dichelostemma volubile
- Common Names: Twining snakelily, twining brodiaea, snake lily
- Family: Liliaceae (based on "DICHE2. Group: Monocot. Family: Liliaceae.")
- Synonyms: Brodiaea volubilis (based on "a climbing and twining herb (Brodiaea volubilis) that is native to the southwestern U.S.")
- Synonyms: *Haemanthus magnificus*, *Haemanthus natalensis* for *Scadoxus puniceus*, also called Snake lily.
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to California.
- Found in lower elevations of Yosemite National Park.
- Native to the southwestern U.S.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a CORM growing to 3.6 m (11ft 10in).
- Has a twining stem.
- Produces an umbel of rose-red or pink flowers.
- Long, weak stems seek support and twine on branches or grasses.
Quirky Facts
- The species name volubile refers to the plant's twining growth habit.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).