Hymenocallis latifolia (Mill.) M. Roem. (Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 4: 168. 1847.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Dominica, Martinique, St. Kitts, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Cayman Island (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Navassa,], Puerto Rico (native)[ Mona, Santiago, Vieques], Virgin Islands (native) (Guana Islands, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Virgin Gorda ) ], Bahamas (native), North America (native: FL),
Synonyms: Hymenocallis expansa (Herb.) Herb. (Appendix 44. 1821.), Pancratium caymanense (Herb.) Alain (Brittonia 20: 149. 1968.), Pancratium latifolium Mill. (Gard. Dict., ed. 8. 1768.),
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Originally in Alliaceae.
Last edited 22 Mar 09