Eremurus stenophyllus

Eremurus stenophyllus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
Family:Asphodelaceae
Subfamily:Asphodeloideae
Genus:Eremurus
Species: E. stenophyllus
Binomial name
Eremurus stenophyllus
Synonyms
  • Ammolirion stenophyllum
  • Eremurus bungei
  • Eremurus stenophyllus var. bungei
  • Eremurus stenophyllus subsp. stenophyllus
  • Henningia stenophylla

Eremurus stenophyllus, the narrow-leaved foxtail lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and broad, with narrow strap-shaped leaves. Racemes composed of small yellow flowers appear in summer. The flowers darken to brown from the base, forming a two-tone effect.with age.

The Latin specific epithet stenophyllus means “with narrow leaves”.[2]

This plant is grown as a garden perennial for a sunny border, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[3][4] Though hardy down to −20 °C (−4 °F), in colder areas it benefits from the shelter of a wall.[3]

Two subspecies are listed, E. stenophyllus subsp. ambigens, and E. stenophyllus subsp. aurantiacus.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Eremurus stenophyllus". The Plant List. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
  3. 1 2 "RHS Plantfinder - Eremurus stenophyllus". Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 35. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
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