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Hesperocallis undulata

Ajo Lily, Desert Lily, ajo silvestre

Hesperocallis undulata
Hesperocallis undulata
Hesperocallis undulata
Hesperocallis undulata
Hesperocallis undulata

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: valleys, sand dunes
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: basal or sheathing
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: wavy or toothed
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: Feb. to May
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Agavaceae (agave family)
Status: common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Tinajas Altas area
      Ajo vicinity and BLM land
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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