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Zephyranthes formosissima

Zephyrlily
Also known as: ×Cooperanthes Percy-Lanc. +17 more
  • ×Cooperanthes Percy-Lanc.
  • Aidema Ravenna
  • Argyropsis M.Roem.
  • Arviela Salisb.
  • Atamasco Raf.
  • Atamosco Adans.
  • Bathya Ravenna
  • Cooperia Herb.
  • Eithea Ravenna
  • Famatina Ravenna
  • Habranthus Herb.
  • Haylockia Herb.
  • Mesochloa Raf.
  • Myostemma Salisb.
  • Plectronema Raf.
  • Pogonema Raf.
  • Sceptranthes Graham
  • Zephyranthella (Pax) Pax
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Found natively in North America, Zephyranthes formosissima (commonly known as Zephyrlily) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marianas

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