Zephyranthes americana

Zephyranthes americana is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as amaryllis or lily-of-the-Incas. The species is distributed across northeastern Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay. It was formally described in 1972 by Ravenna, based on earlier work by Hoffmanns. The genus Zephyranthes includes several species of bulbous plants known for their showy, funnel-shaped flowers. These plants typically bloom in response to rainfall and are adapted to seasonal climates. Zephyranthes americana is part of the broader Zephyranthes genus, which is native to the Americas and is characterized by its corms and grass-like leaves. The species is found in regions with subtropical and temperate climates, where it thrives in well-drained soils.