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Fairy Lilies

Zephyranthes candida

Photo by misako
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Description:

Zephyranthes candida, known as the Fairy Lily or White Rain Lily, is a native to the Rio de la Plata region of South America including Argentina and Uruguay but also native to Paraguay and Chile. Leaves are a deep glossy green and measure 3 mm wide. Flowers are erect in perianth white or sometimes pinkish abaxially. They grow best in full sun to part shade and require a medium wet soil. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, CA.

Notes:

These little lillies were so lovely--my favorite in the gardens.

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