Leucocoryne | |
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Leucocoryne ixioides | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
Subfamily: | Allioideae |
Genus: |
Leucocoryne Lindl. |
Type species | |
Leucocoryne odorata Lindl. |
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Leucocoryne (Glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels.
The entire genus is endemic to the Republic of Chile in South America. Some species are grown in gardens as ornamentals.
Species accepted by The Plant List are listed here (49) although some authorities estimate only 15.