Cuban zephyrlily
Zephyranthes rosea Lindl.
Zephyranthes rosea, known as the Cuban zephyrlily, is a rain lily native to Peru and Colombia. It is widely cultivated and has become naturalized in tropical regions globally. This species is notable for its tendency to bloom after heavy rainfall.
Description
Zephyranthes rosea (Lindl.), a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, is a rain lily that thrives in tropical climates. It is native to Peru and Colombia but has been introduced to many regions, including the conterminous 48 United States, the Galápagos Islands, the Bahamas, and various island groups. The plant is commonly cultivated for ornamental purposes and is recognized for its pink flowers that appear following significant rainfall. First described in 1824, it is also known by several common names, including rosy rain lily, rose fairy lily, and pink rain lily.
Other common names
Cuban zephyrlilyfairy-lily
Distribution
SC · SG · IN · PH · IO · Galápagos Islands · Bolívar, Cundinamarca, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina · TW · Majuro Atoll · MH · LA · TV · conterminous 48 United States · Bahamas · Bermuda · Caroline Is. · Cayman Is. · Chagos Archipelago · Cocos (Keeling) Is. · Colombia · Comoros · Cook Is. · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Florida · Gilbert Is. · Haiti · India · Jamaica · Leeward Is.
Synonyms
Atamasco roseaZephyranthes carneaAmaryllis carneaAmaryllis rosea

