Species PlantsDesert Lily

Desert Lily

Hesperocallis undulata

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Illustration of Desert Lily (Hesperocallis undulata)

The Desert Lily is a beautiful plant with large, white flowers that bloom after rain. It is well adapted to desert conditions and is a stunning sight in bloom.

Habitat
Grows in sandy desert areas and dunes.
Diet
Pollinated by moths and other nocturnal insects.
How common
Rare

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