Alstroemeria pygmaea


Alstroemeria pygmaea, also known as the peruvian lily, is a species of small monocotyledonous plant in the genus Alstroemeria, and in the family Alstroemeriaceae. A. pygaea was described by William Herbert in 1837. The species leaves are a gray-green color with one deep yellow flowers. The leaves stems are narrow and are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots.

Distribution

A. pygmaea is found in South America, from Peru to NW Argentina. They live at an elevation of 3500 meters to 4420 meters.