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blue lily

Agapanthus praecox

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Amaryllidaceae ›Genus: Agapanthus

About

Agapanthus praecox (common agapanthus, blue lily, African lily, or lily of the Nile) is a popular garden plant around the world, especially in Mediterranean climates. It is native of Natal and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, local names include agapant, bloulelie, isicakathi and ubani. Most of the cultivated plants of the genus Agapanthus are hybrids or cultivars of this species. The plant is reportedly naturalized in Great Britain, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Eritrea, Ethiopia,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blue lily?
The scientific name of blue lily is Agapanthus praecox.
What is the conservation status of blue lily?
The blue lily has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae.
What genus does blue lily belong to?
blue lily belongs to the genus Agapanthus.