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Pancratium maritimum

Sea Daffodil, Sea Daffodil
Also known as: Hymenocallis caroliniana (L.) Herb. +14 more
  • Hymenocallis caroliniana (L.) Herb.
  • Hymenocallis lacera Salisb.
  • Hymenocallis maritima (L.) M.Roem.
  • Hymenocallis ruizii M.Roem.
  • Pancratium abchasicum Regel
  • Pancratium aegyptiacum M.Roem.
  • Pancratium angustifolium Lojac.
  • Pancratium angustifolium M.Roem.
  • Pancratium barcinonense Sennen
  • Pancratium carolinianum L.
  • Pancratium linosae Soldano & F.Conti
  • Pancratium maritimum f. barcinonense Sennen
  • Pancratium maritimum var. aureum Pynaert
  • Pancratium mirennae Mattei
  • Scilla parva Garsault
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Pancratium maritimum (commonly known as Sea Daffodil) is a bulbous plant within the Amaryllidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia

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)
Azores, Bermuda, Great Britain, Illinois, Madeira, Tennessee

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