Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 1996; 26(4): 263-269.

Published online 1996 December 31.

doi: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.1996.26.4.263

Lycoris flavescens var. uydoensis M. Kim - A new variety of Lycoris ( Amaryllidaceae ) from Korea

상사화속의 1 신변종 ; 위도상사화

김무열

A new taxon of Lycoris is described from Isl. Uy, Chonbuk Province, Korea Lycoris flavescens var. uydoensis M. Kim is different from var. flavescens in having ivory white flowers. The former is also larger than the latter especially in the perianth tube length, perianth segment width, and peduncle length. However, the new variety shares several common characters such as chromosome number (2n=19), smooth tepal margin, and sterile fruit with var. flavescens.