Narthecium americanum
Bog Asphodel, Bog Asphodel
Other regional names: Yellow Asphodel
- Yellow Asphodel
Also known as: Abama americana (Ker Gawl.) Morong +1 more
- Abama americana (Ker Gawl.) Morong
- Narthecium ossifragum var. americanum (Ker Gawl.) A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nartheciaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Narthecium americanum (commonly known as Bog Asphodel) is a rhizomatous plant within the Nartheciaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Delaware, New Jersey, South Carolina
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland