Gm A, biceptrum Wats. Bulbs globose or ovoid, erect, 1.5-2 om, in 
diameter, the outer coats dull red when fresh, without apparent 
reticulations, the inner shining; leaves commonly 2, 10-30 cm. long, 4 
1 
5-10 mm, broad, somewhat glaucous, deep reddish—purple towards the 
bases; scapes 15-40 cm, tall, longer than the leaves; bracts scarious, 
subrotund, abruptly acuminate, 10-20 mm, long; pedicels slender, 12-15 
mn. long; umbels subglobose; perianth segments rose-purple (or white), 
each distinct, appearing as though in one series, ascending, 6-8 rm, 
long, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, nearly straight above the middle, 
narrowed toward the base and somewhat gibbous, entire; anthers Fe en ze 
Se 
purple, exserted, the filaments joined to form a short discs; crests 6, 
rosy, Oo mn, tall; capsule globose, 5 m, tall; sceds 2.5 mm, longe 
Abundant locally on rock outcrops in the southwestern part of our 
region, Troy; Clearwater canyon. 
