Tricyrtis

Tricyrtis
Tricyrtis hirta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Subfamily: Calochortoideae
Genus: Tricyrtis
Wall.
Type species
Tricyrtis maculata
(D.Don) J.F.Macbr.
Synonyms
  • Compsoa D.Don
  • Compsanthus Spreng.
  • Brachycyrtis Koidz.

Tricyrtis is a genus of Asian flowering plants in the lily family, with approximately 20 known species. The species are commonly known in English as toad lilies. The genus has a native range from the Himalayas to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan, and a few species are cultivated for their ornamental qualities in other parts of the world.