Amazon Lily

Eucharis grandiflora

Flower name
Amazon Lily
Scientific name
Eucharis grandiflora
Aliasギボウシスイセン, Amazon lily, Eucharis, Eucharis lily, ユーチャリス, 擬宝珠水仙, ユーチャリス・グランディフロラ, Eucharis grandiflora
Place of originAmazon River upstream of Colombia (Andes)
Place of floweringGreenhouse
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, October, November, December
Language of flowersFresh daily

What is Amazon Lily

Amazon Lily (Scientific Name: Eucharis grandiflora) is a perennial plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family and the Eucharis genus. It is native to the upper Amazon River region in Colombia and can be seen in greenhouse botanical gardens in Japan.
It is also known by other names, such as Hosta Narcissus, Eucharis, and Eucharis Lily.

The plant grows to a height of 40–50 cm.
Its oval-shaped leaves are significantly larger than its flowers.
In its native habitat, it blooms year-round, whereas in Japan, it flowers from October to February, producing 6–10 cm wide, fragrant, pure white blooms in umbel-shaped clusters at the tips of its flower stalks.
Each flower has six tepals and a shallow crown-like corona, similar to that of a daffodil, at its center.
The inside of the corona is greenish, with six stamens at the tip, and white anthers. From the center of the corona, a single long pistil extends outward, ending in a three-lobed stigma.

Origin of the Name
The name "Amazon Lily" comes from its place of origin.
The genus name "Eucharis" is derived from the Greek words "Eu" (good) + "charis" (graceful/charming), referring to the flower's pure white color, fragrance, and beauty.
The species name "grandiflora" is a combination of "grandi" (large) + "flora" (flower), meaning "large-flowered".

Flower Meanings (Floriography)
Elegance, Refreshing Days

Common Name: Amazon Lily
Scientific Name: Eucharis grandiflora
Other Names: Hosta Narcissus, Eucharis, Eucharis Lily, Amazon Lily (Amazon百合)
Classification: Kingdom Plantae → Angiosperms → Monocots → Order Asparagales → Family Amaryllidaceae → Genus Eucharis
Native Region: Colombia
Habitat Distribution: Upper Amazon River (Andes Mountains)
Blooming Location: Greenhouse botanical gardens in Japan
Life Form: Perennial (bulbous plant)
Bulb Shape: Slender
Plant Height: 40–50 cm
Leaf Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Blooming Period: Year-round (October–February in Japan)
Inflorescence Type: Umbel
Flower Diameter: 6–10 cm
Flower Color: White
Number of Tepals: 6
Corolla Shape: Funnel-shaped, with a secondary corona
Number of Stamens: 6
Number of Pistils: 1
Flowers Per Stem: Several