Alstroemeriaceae
Peruvian Lilly Family
The Alstroemeriaceae family (Peruvian Lilly Family) is a botanical family placed in the order Liliales. It is represented by a single species in the SASYA catalogue. That species is a herb.
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Narrow, lance-shaped leaves that curiously twist 180 degrees at the base so the leaf's underside faces upward; showy, funnel-shaped, six-parted flowers are boldly streaked or spotted, especially on the inner petals.
The twisted, upside-down leaf — its true underside facing the sun — is a quirky, reliable field mark unique enough to place the plant in this family on sight.
To check whether a plant belongs to Alstroemeriaceae, compare the leaf arrangement, leaf type, flower symmetry, fruit type, and one distinctive marker together. A single feature can mislead; the family pattern is the combination.
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Families that can look similar
Liliaceae
Compare against Liliaceae when the plant shares similar leaves, flowers, or fruit. Confirm by checking the full family pattern.
Compare LiliaceaeSmilacaceae
Compare against Smilacaceae when the plant shares similar leaves, flowers, or fruit. Confirm by checking the full family pattern.
Compare SmilacaceaeAll 1 species in ALSTROEMERIACEAE
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