Eucharis

Eucharis is a small genus in the Amaryllidaceae family from Central and South America.


Eucharis fosteri see Caliphruria subedentata


Eucharis x grandiflora is a natural hybrid of Eucharis moorei x Eucharis sanderi. It is found from Colombia to Ecuador, and is one of the few in cultivation. The plant has green basal leaves and umbels of white fragrant flowers. The first photo is from Sheila Burrow. The second was taken June 2004 by Jay Yourch. Osmani Baullosa took #3-4 showing the buds and a close-up of a blooming flower. Photos #5-6 were contributed by the UC Botanical Garden.
Eucharis x grandiflora, Sheila Burrow Eucharis x grandiflora, Jay Yourch Eucharis x grandiflora, Osmani Baullosa Eucharis x grandiflora, Osmani Baullosa Eucharis x grandiflora, UC Botanical Garden Eucharis x grandiflora, UC Botanical Garden


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