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 | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
Genus: | Sprekelia |
Species: | S. formosissima |
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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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