fairy-lantern
Prosartes smithii (Hook.) Utech, Shinwari & Kawano
Prosartes smithii is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family, commonly known as fairy-lantern. It is native to western North America, including British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington. The plant is found in shady forest and woodland habitats, including redwood forests. It was first described in 1994.
Description
Prosartes smithii, known as fairy-lantern, is a flowering plant species in the Liliaceae family. It is native to western North America, ranging from Vancouver Island in British Columbia to Monterey County in California. The plant typically grows in shaded forest and woodland environments, including redwood forests. It was formally described in 1994.
Other common names
fairy-lanternlarge-flower fairy-bellsSmith's fairybellsSmith's mandarinlarge-flowered fairybellslargeflower fairybells
Distribution
British Columbia · California · Oregon · Washington
Synonyms
Prosartes menziesiiUvularia smithiiUvularia puberulaDisporum menziesiiDisporum smithiiOakesiella nitida
