How to Identify Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllidaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Asparagales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 354 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Amaryllidaceae Species
Allium commutatum Guss.
Allium commutatum Guss.
Allium commutatum is a Mediterranean amaryllis family onion species native from …
Hymenocallis latifolia (Mill.) M.Roem.
Hymenocallis latifolia (Mill.) M.Roem.
Hymenocallis latifolia is a bulb-forming coastal perennial with showy white flow…
Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.
Narcissus pseudonarcissus L.
Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the wild daffodil, is a perennial bulbous flowering p…
Allium suaveolens Jacq.
Allium suaveolens Jacq.
Allium ericetorum is a widespread perennial Allium species from southern and cen…
Allium stellatum Nutt. ex Ker Gawl.
Allium stellatum Nutt. ex Ker Gawl.
Allium stellatum Nutt. ex Ker Gawl. is a perennial onion relative with edible bu…
Allium obtusum Lemmon
Allium obtusum Lemmon
Allium obtusum, the red Sierra onion, is a bulb‑growing onion species with speci…
Sternbergia clusiana (Ker Gawl.) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng.
Sternbergia clusiana (Ker Gawl.) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng.
Sternbergia clusiana is a large-flowered bulbous autumn-blooming plant native to…
Narcissus rupicola Dufour
Narcissus rupicola Dufour
Narcissus rupicola Dufour is an Amaryllidaceae daffodil native to rocky areas of…
Allium atrosanguineum Schrenk
Allium atrosanguineum Schrenk
Allium atrosanguineum is an Asian mountain onion species with three commonly rec…
Narcissus jonquilla L.
Narcissus jonquilla L.
Narcissus jonquilla (jonquil or rush daffodil) is a bulbous daffodil species, na…
Allium senescens L.
Allium senescens L.
Allium senescens L. is a bulbous herbaceous perennial grown ornamentally and as …
Narcissus obesus Salisb.
Narcissus obesus Salisb.
Narcissus obesus Salisb. is a daffodil species with solitary yellow flowers foun…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Amaryllidaceae?
Amaryllidaceae plants belong to the Asparagales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 354 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Amaryllidaceae?
Amaryllidaceae is classified in the order Asparagales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 354 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Amaryllidaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Amaryllidaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Amaryllidaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
Start Exploring Nature Today
Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.
Download Free on App Store
