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pink funnel lily

Scientific Name: Androstephium breviflorum

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: AZ (funnel-lily)

       

Pink Funnel Lily (Androstephium breviflorum)

Androstephium breviflorum, commonly known as the pink funnel lily, is a flowering plant species native to the southwestern United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant grows from bulbs, which are often tempting to dig up and ingest.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Androstephium breviflorum S. Watson
  • Family: Asparagaceae (Lily Family) or Themidaceae (Brodiaea)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names:
    • Smallflower androstephium
    • Pink funnellily (alternate spelling)
  • USDA Symbol: ANBR4

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the southwestern United States, including deserts of Arizona and Utah.
  • Typically found in open habitats.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody, non-grass plant that lives for more than two years.
  • Flowers are bright pink and funnel-shaped, often appearing in clusters of 6-12 blooms.

Further Information

  • NIISS (Native Invasive Species of the Interior Northwest): http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ
  • Discover Life: Discover Life's page about Androstephium breviflorum
  • Garden Guides: Information on the Pink Funnel Lily and gardening.
  • WildflowerSearch.com: Images of Androstephium breviflorum.