golden-crest
Lophiola aurea Ker Gawl.
Lophiola aurea is a monocot flowering plant in the Nartheciaceae family, native to eastern North America. It is found in the southeastern United States from Louisiana to North Carolina, with additional populations in Delaware, New Jersey, and Nova Scotia. The species was first described in 1813 by Ker Gawl.
Description
Lophiola aurea, known as golden-crest, is a member of the genus Lophiola, which has been classified in several plant families, including Liliaceae, Haemodoraceae, Tecophilaeaceae, and Nartheciaceae. The species is native to eastern North America and is distributed across several U.S. states and Canadian provinces. It is commonly found in the southeastern United States, with isolated populations in more northern regions.
Other common names
golden-crestgoldencrest
Distribution
Nova Scotia · Alabama · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · New Jersey · North Carolina
Synonyms
Argolasia tomentosaConostylis americanaHelonias tomentosaLophiola americanaLophiola brevifloraLophiola floridanaLophiola septentrionalisLophiola tomentosaLophiola americana