Amaryllidaceae (also known as Zephyranthes, Zephyrlily): A family of herbaceous plants with bulbs or rhizomes in the order Asparagales.

NIH MeSH · D000070378Organisms

Amaryllidaceae

Also known asZephyranthes · Zephyrlily · Zephyrlilies · Hippeastrum · Clivia · Cyrtanthus

Definition

A family of herbaceous plants with bulbs or rhizomes in the order Asparagales.

MeSH classification

  • B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.050

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Common questions about Amaryllidaceae

What does Amaryllidaceae mean in medicine?
A family of herbaceous plants with bulbs or rhizomes in the order Asparagales. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Amaryllidaceae known by any other names?
Yes. Amaryllidaceae is also referred to as Zephyranthes, Zephyrlily, Zephyrlilies, Hippeastrum in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Amaryllidaceae sit in the medical classification?
Amaryllidaceae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.100.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000070378) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗