Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Nartheciaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl.

  • Description

    Species Description - Basal lvs erect, 1–2 dm × 1–2 mm; cauline lvs few, bract- like; raceme crowded, 3–6 cm; pedicels bracteate; tep 4–6 mm, the pet scarious-margined; fr fusiform, long-pointed, 10–14 mm; seeds ca 8 mm. Pine-barren bogs; N.J. to S.C.; rare. June, July. (Abama a.)