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The Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata) is a bulbous plant native to Afghanistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, China's North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions, as well as Japan and Korea. Spider Lily (Latin: Lycoris radiata, family Amaryllidaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spider Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Spider Lily is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family native to IR, CHN, CHC, and CHS. Spider Lily thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium.
Spider Lily grows best in USDA zone 8-10, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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