Xerophyllum asphodeloides
Eastern Turkeybeard, Mountain Asphodel
Other regional names: Turkey Beard
- Turkey Beard
Also known as: Helonias asphodeloides L. +3 more
- Helonias asphodeloides L.
- Helonias tenuifolia Salisb.
- Xerophyllium asphodeloides (L.) Nutt.
- Xerophyllum setifolium Michx.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melanthiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Xerophyllum asphodeloides (commonly known as Eastern Turkeybeard or Mountain-Asphodel) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia