zephyr lily

plant

Also known as: Zephyranthes atamasco

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The zephyr lily is a plant belonging to the genus Zephyranthes. These are bulbous plants native to the Americas, typically featuring solitary flowers in shades of pink, white, or yellow. A specific variety, Z. carinata, is often grown for its rose-red blooms. While the term "lily" can refer to the genus Lilium, it is also used for other plants resembling true lilies, including those in the Zephyranthes genus within the Amaryllidaceae family.123

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In the zephyr lily (Zephyranthes), seeds develop in the ovary without fertilization; they are, in essence, internal buds. In addition to these vegetative means of propagation, most members of the order produce seeds in the conventional manner.
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In the zephyr lily (Zephyranthes), seeds develop in the ovary without fertilization; they are, in essence, internal buds. In addition to these vegetative means of propagation, most members of the order produce seeds in the conventional manner.
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