Oxblood Lily (Zephyranthes bifida)

Oxblood Lily, a reference photo — Photo: Gabriela F. Ruellan · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Zephyranthes bifida, formerly Rhodophiala bifida and commonly the oxblood lily or schoolhouse lily, is a species of bulbous, terrestrial herb in the family Amaryllidaceae native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Uruguay. it is cultivated in the Southern United States as an ornamental plant for its pink to red flowers.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Oxblood Lily being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Zephyranthes splendens
Zephyranthes monantha
Zephyranthes advena

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Genus: Zephyranthes
Species: Zephyranthes bifida

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