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Lilaea scilloides - (Poir.)Hauman.

Common Name Awl-leaf lilaea
Family Juncaginaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Shallow water and coastal tide flats, or in mud at the edges of the water[60].
Range Western N. America - British Columbia to California, extending south to S. America.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Lilaea scilloides Awl-leaf lilaea


USDA NRCS. 1992. Western wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. West Region, Sacramento. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute.
Lilaea scilloides Awl-leaf lilaea
Gary A. Monroe @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Lilaea scilloides is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Broom  Thatching

The leaves are used in thatching and for making brooms[61].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Not known

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Plant Propagation

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Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Montana, California) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Bolivia (Cochabamba, La Paz, Tarija), Ecuador (Azuay, Carchi, Chimborazo), Peru (Ancash, Cusco, Lima, Puno), Argentina (Buenos Aires, Chubut, Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Río Negro, Salta), Chile, Uruguay

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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(Poir.)Hauman.

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