Atamasco Lily
Zephyranthes atamasco (L.) Herb.
Zephyranthes atamasca, known as the Atamasco Lily, is a plant species in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Southern United States and is found in swampy forests and coastal prairies, favoring acidic, boggy soils rich in leaf mold. It produces broad, grassy leaves in early winter and blooms in March or April. The plant is toxic, with both its leaves and bulbs being poisonous. Its native range spans from Florida to Maryland and west to Mississippi, and it is also naturalized in Bermuda and the Mariana Islands.
Description
Zephyranthes atamasca is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. It is commonly referred to as the Atamasco Lily and is found in swampy and coastal habitats. The plant has narrow, linear basal leaves approximately 0.5 in (13 mm) wide and 10–15 in (25–38 cm) long. It blooms in early spring after the emergence of its grassy leaves. The species is native to the southeastern United States, with a range extending from Florida to Maryland and west to Mississippi. It has also been naturalized in Bermuda and the Mariana Islands. The plant is toxic, with both leaves and bulbs being poisonous.
Other common names
Atamasco Lily
Distribution
Vermont-US · Alabama · Bermuda · Florida · Georgia · Marianas · Maryland · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia
Synonyms
Atamasco atamascoZephyranthes atamasco var. minorAmaryllis aramascoAmaryllis atamascoAmaryllis atanasiaAmaryllis pulchellaAmaryllis verecundaAmaryllis virginiensis
