Pancratium sp.
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Family: Amaryllidaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Pancratium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Leucojum: Pancratium has a central crown with protruding stamens; Leucojum has simple bell flowers with no crown and green petal tips.; vs Amaryllis: Pancratium has white flowers with stamens fused to a crown; Amaryllis has pink flowers with free stamens curving outward.; vs Narcissus: Pancratium stamens stick out prominently beyond the crown like flags; Narcissus stamens stay tucked inside the trumpet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pancratium sp. native to California?
No. Pancratium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Pancratium sp. belong to?
Pancratium sp. is in the Amaryllidaceae family, genus Pancratium.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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