Status:
valid
Authors:
Pickering ex R.C.Foster
Source:
iplants
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 155: 36 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000790842
Common Names
- Nemastylis nuttallii
- Nuttall's Nemastylis
- Nuttall Nemastylis
Description
Nemastylis nuttallii (also called Nuttall's Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America, typically found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a single stem and a rosette of leaves, with flowers that are white and yellow in color. The fruits are small and black.
Uses & Benefits
Nemastylis nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nemastylis nuttallii has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemastylis nuttallii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Nemastylis nuttallii
Nemastylis nuttallii can be found in the southeastern United States.
Nemastylis nuttallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nemastylis nuttallii?
Nemastylis nuttallii
What is the common name of Nemastylis nuttallii?
Nuttall's Nemastylis
What type of plant is Nemastylis nuttallii?
Perennial
Species in the Nemastylis genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
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Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,