Sea lily
Pancratium maximum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

It is a herb with a bulb and grows 20 cm tall. The bulb is 4-6 cm across. There are several layers of dull brown papery tunics. There are 4-5 narrow leaves. The flowers occur singly.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

?, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Mizonia maxima (Forssk.) A. Chev.;