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Red Spider Lily

What is red spider lily?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Scientific name Lycoris radiata[1]
Common name Red spider lily[1]
Family Amaryllidaceae[1]
Subfamily Amaryllidoideae[1]
Other names Red magic lily; corpse flower; equinox flower[1]

Red spider lily is the common name for *Lycoris radiata*, a plant in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). It is also called red magic lily, corpse flower, and equinox flower. [1]

Context

Red spider lily is the common name for *Lycoris radiata*, a plant in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). It is also called red magic lily, corpse flower, and equinox flower [1]. The scientific name is *Lycoris radiata* [1]. It belongs to the subfamily Amaryllidoideae [1].

Documented claims

  • Red spider lily is a common name for the species Lycoris radiata. [1]
  • The plant belongs to the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. [1]

Questions and answers

What does red spider lily symbolize?

The sources provided do not specify its symbolism. [1]

Is it okay to touch red spider lily?

The sources provided do not address whether it is safe to touch. [1]

How poisonous is the red spider lily?

The sources provided do not mention its toxicity. [1]

What is red spider lily good for?

The sources provided do not describe its uses. [1]

Sources

  1. Red Spider Lily Meaning: Culture, History, & Mythology — wikihow.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things