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The Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata), a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, is a bulbous plant native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan. 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 CHN, CHC, CHS, IR, JAP, and KOR. Spider Lily, or Lycoris radiata, thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or 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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