Leucocrinum sp.
Sand lily, Sand Lily
Family: Agavaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Leucocrinum sp. (Sand lily) is a native California perennial in the Agavaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Toxicoscordion: Leucocrinum has no above-ground stem with flowers at ground level; Toxicoscordion has an obvious upright flowering stem.; vs Agave: Leucocrinum is stemless with thin grass-like leaves; Agave forms rosettes with thick succulent sword-like leaves.; vs Hesperoyucca: Leucocrinum has no stem with ground-level flowers; Hesperoyucca has massive 6-14 foot tall flower stalks.; vs Yucca: Leucocrinum is stemless with flowers at ground level; Yucca has obvious above-ground stems or trunks.; vs Hesperocallis: Leucocrinum has grass-like leaves and small flowers at ground level; Hesperocallis has large wavy-edged leaves and tall flower spikes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leucocrinum sp. native to California?
Yes. Leucocrinum sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Leucocrinum sp. belong to?
Leucocrinum sp. is in the Agavaceae family, genus Leucocrinum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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