Sprekelia formosissima (syn. Amaryllis formosissima), the Aztec lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Mexico, and introduced to the Marianas.[1][2] The Royal Horticultural Society recommends it as an interesting choice for heated conservatories or greenhouses.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[2]
| Sprekelia formosissima | |
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| Close-up of flower | |
| Massed | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Sprekelia |
| Species: | S. formosissima |
| Binomial name | |
| Sprekelia formosissima | |
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Other common names; Jacobean lily, Mexican fire lily, orchid lily, St James lily, St James's cross lily, Jacobean amaryllis
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| Sprekelia formosissima |
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| Amaryllis formosissima |
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