Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyclanthaceae

Genus:

Chorigyne

Species:

Chorigyne ensiformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from perennial rootstock after fire disturbance, typical of California grassland and chaparral-associated species.