Ypsilandra is a genus of the Melanthiaceae. Plants are perennial herbs and rhizomatous, producing numerous seeds.
Ypsilandra thibetica is a species from Tibet and western China. The flowers range from white, pink, or purple. The sepals are persistent and remain when the seed capsules are maturing. In the Bay Area, flowers bloom early in March. Photos taken by Nhu Nguyen from the UC Botanical Garden.
