Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
STENANTHIUM (A. Gray) Kunth, Enum. Pl. 4: 189. 1843, nom. cons. vs. Anepsa Rafinesque 1837.
BASIONYM: Veratrum Linnaeus, subg. Stenanthium A. Gray, Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 4: 119. 1848.
TYPE: Stenanthium angustifolium (Pursh) Kunth (Veratrum angustifolium Pursh)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenanthium densum | CROWPOISON; OSCEOLA'S PLUME | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Stenanthium gramineum | EASTERN FEATHERBELLS | Native Endangered-State FAC (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | ||
| Stenanthium texanum | TEXAS FEATHERBELLS | Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Inflorescence diffuse, paniculate; pedicel 4-6 mm long
1. Inflorescence compact and racemose, or with few basal racemose branches; pedicel 10-20 mm long
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2. Plants 30-80(100) cm tall; largest leaves 3-5(7) mm wide; inflorescence unbranched
2. Plants 70-155 cm tall; largest leaves 4-10(12) mm wide; inflorescence branched towards the base
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anepsa | Anepsa Rafinesque, Fl. Tellur. 2: 31. 1837 ("1836"); 4: 27. 1838 ("1836"), nom. rej. vs. Stenanthium (A. Gray) Kunth 1843. | TYPE: = Stenanthium (A. Gray) Kunth 1843. | |
| Stenanthella | Stenanthella Rydberg, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 530. 1900. | TYPE: Non designatus. |