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Genus: Zephyranthes (zephyr lilies)
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> Spermatophyta (seed plants) > Angiospermae (flowering
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> Monocotyledons > Order: Asparagales
> Family: Amaryllidaceae
Zephyranthes
grandiflora originates from Central America and has become established
in coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal. An additional four species are cultivated
in southern Africa.
Species naturalised in southern Africa
List from
Plants
of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI).
Zephyranthes grandiflora (Storm
Lily, Flower of the West Wind) Originates from Central America and is a garden escape that has become established
in coastal areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Other species, cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
Zephyranthes aurea |
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Zephyranthes candida
Native to Argentina and Uruguay. |
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Zephyranthes rosea
Native to the West Indies. |
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Zephyranthes tubispatha
(Barbados snowdrop)
Native to the West Indies, Venezuela and Colombia. |
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