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Feb. 9th, 2015 08:05 pmZephyranthes is a genus of 71 species in the Amaryllis family. There are numerous hybrids and cultivars. Common names for species in this genus include fairy lily, rainflower, zephyr lily, magic lily, Atamasco lily, and rain lily.
The name is derived from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, and anthos, meaning flower, referring to the slender stalks.