Zephyranthes candida
COMMON NAME | August rain lily,
white zephyr lily, white fairy lily, white rain lily, and autumn zephyr lily |
TYPE | Bulb |
FAMILY | Amaryllidaceae |
NOTES | A bulbous perennial
boasting silvery white, crocus-like flowers, 2 in. across, adorned with rich
orange stamens in late summer and early fall. Blooming in succession, they
sit atop upright stems rising above a tuft of narrow, grass-like, bright
green leaves. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | South America |
NATIVE HABITAT | Found along rivers
and in marshes where it gets year round rainfall |
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