✿Amaryllidaceae · Zephyranthes

Rain Lily

Zephyranthes citrina

Herboutdoor

Habit: Herb
Found in India: Karnataka, Rajasthan, West Bengal & more
Flowering: June-July

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Zephyranthes citrina
Genus: Zephyranthes
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Cultivated and escape
Habitat type: Cultivated
Native to: Tropical America
Found in India: Karnataka, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting: June-July
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Basal
Type: Simple
Margin: Entire
Venation: Parallel

Typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry: Radial
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit: Capsule

Typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Rain Lily

Rain Lily (Zephyranthes citrina) is a herb belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family (Amaryllis Family). It is typically found in cultivated and escape. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-July.

Botanical family

Amaryllidaceae

Amaryllis Family

Rain Lily belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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