Zephyranthes atamasca
Atamasco lily
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The Zephyranthes atamasca plant species is found in Southern N. America - Missouri and Virginia to Florida. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Atamasco lily.

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Latin Name:  Zephyranthes atamasca
Common Name:  Atamasco lily
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  (L.)Herb.
 
Known Hazards:  The bulb contains toxic compounds[62]. Horses are said to gat the staggers (a cerebospinal disease) from eating the leabes and bulbs[207].
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.1
 
Habitat:  Damp woods[43].

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