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Sonoran Desert Lilies

Herbaceous, mostly spring perennials growing from underground bulbs. Above ground portions present only following periods of adequate rainfall. Flower parts in multiples of three. Several species, two shown.

Blue Dicks

Dichelostemma capitatum

Desert Lily

Hesperocallis undulata

Clusters of blue-lilac flowers atop tall thin peduncles. Blooms early spring on rocky slopes in the Sonoran Desert. Common. Detailed Description

Large white flowers on stems about ½ m tall. Gray-green leaves have wavy edges. Low desert flats especially in sandy soil. Detailed Description

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