| Family Name | Amaryllidaceae |
| Scientific name | Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb. |
| Common name | White rain lily, August rain lily |
| Growth habit | clump forming perennial herb. |
| Leaf | Basal leaves with deep bright green colors. Slightly fleshy. Presence of Longitudinal groove. Shape similar to Scallion and Leek. |
| Flower | Single flower at the top of stem. White or light pink flower in Summer or Fall, with funnel-shaped perianth. |
| Fruit | Spherical capsule shape. Loculicidal (3-locular). With black seeds inside. |
| More to learn | One of its common name came from its flowering property, its flowers bloom after heavy rain, thus named white rain lily. Discovered in 1823 by John Lindley. |
| Properties | The entire plant can be used as Chinese medicine. Can calm liver and relieve dizziness, high fever. Clear heat and perform detoxification in our body. |
| Treats | Children acute convulsion, Epilepsy. Externally used for healing carbuncle sores or swollen body. |
| Reference | Brief Information on Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb. (1) Brief Information on Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb. (2) Brief Information on Zephyranthes candida (Lindl.) Herb.(3) Database of Amaryllidaceae plants Gallery of Zephyranthes candida |