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Triteleia laxa

Common Triteleia, Grassnut
Other regional names: Ithuriel's Spear +1 more
  • Ithuriel's Spear
  • Triplet Lily
Also known as: Brodiaea candida (Greene) Baker +11 more
  • Brodiaea candida (Greene) Baker
  • Brodiaea laxa (Benth.) S.Watson
  • Brodiaea laxa var. candida (Greene) Jeps.
  • Brodiaea laxa var. nimia Jeps.
  • Brodiaea laxa var. tracyi Jeps.
  • Hookera laxa (Benth.) Kuntze
  • Milla laxa (Benth.) Baker
  • Seubertia laxa (Benth.) Kunth
  • Seubertia obscura Borzì
  • Triteleia angustiflora A.Heller
  • Triteleia candida Greene
  • Tulophos laxa (Benth.) Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in North America, Triteleia laxa (commonly known as Common Triteleia or Grassnut) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Sweden

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