Eucrosia dodsonii

It grows from bulbs 2.5–5cm in diameter. The stalked leaves have blades 20cm long by 12cm wide. The zygomorphic flowers are yellow, produced in an umbel on a 60cm tall stem ; the stamens have prominent long filaments. Unlike most species in the genus, E. dodsonii does not have nectaries.

Eucrosia dodsonii is a species of plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss. Source - * Oleas, N. & Pitman, N. 2003. Eucrosia dodsonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007. Stub icon This Asparagales article is a stub. More