Alophia silvestris

(Alophia silvestris)

galery

Description

Nemastylis, pleatleaf, is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family, first described as a genus in 1835. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the southern part of the United States.The genus name is derived from the Greek words nema, meaning "thread", and stylos, meaning "pillar" or "rod".

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Asparagales
Family:Iridaceae
Genus:Alophia
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe