Bog asphodel (Nartheciaceae)

Bog asphodel

Bog asphodel belongs to a family of small, perennial flowering plants often found in damp, open woodlands and marshes. These plants exhibit grass-like leaves and star-shaped, usually yellow or white flowers that bloom from slender stalks. Well-suited to moist soils, their growth reflects an adaptation to environments with high water availability, thriving where light and space are sufficient.

Scientific classification

Family

Bog asphodel (Nartheciaceae)

Order

Yams, colicroots, and allies

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