Alstroemeria pygmaea, also known as the peruvian lily, is a species of small monocotyledonous plant in the genus Alstroemeria, and in the family Alstroemeriaceae. A. pygaea was described by William Herbert in 1837.[1] The species leaves are a gray-green color with one deep yellow flowers. The leaves stems are narrow and are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus: | Alstroemeria |
| Species: | A. pygmaea
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| Binomial name | |
| Alstroemeria pygmaea | |
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Schickendantzia pygmaea (Herb.) Speg. Schickendantzia hieronymi Pax Alstroemeria ligtu pygmaea | |
Distribution edit
A. pygmaea is found in South America, from Peru to NW Argentina. They live at a elevation of 3500 meters to 4420 meters.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "Catalogue of life".
- ^ Leeth, Frederick (2016-09-18). "Alstroemeria pygmaea ( Peruvian lily )". Backyard Gardener. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Roskov, Y.; Kunze, T.; Orrell, T.; Abucay, L.; Paglinawan, L.; Culham, A.; Bailly, N.; Kirk, P.; Bourgoin, T.; Baillargeon, G.; Decock, W.; De Wever, A.; Didžiulis, V., eds. (2014). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ "Home". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
Further reading edit
- Herb., 1837. In: Amaryllidaceae : 100
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