Rain lily, Puerto Pink
Zephyranthes lindleyana

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. The bulb is 1.1-2.5 cm across. The leaves are narrow and 50 cm long. It has a single reddish coloured flower.

It was used for some purpose by Maya. Also put in the family Liliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the desert.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

?, caution, possibly medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atamosco lindleyana (Herb.) Standl.; Hippeastrum lindleyanum (Herb.) Christenh. & Byng; Zephyranthes nervosa M. Martens & Galeotti;