•  perianth of 6 parts, usually identical (i.e., 6 tepals)

•  stamens  6
•  ovary inferior and epigynous with 3 fused carpels
•  placentation axile (3 locules)
•  floral formula:   
  
•  note: flowers are very similar to the Lily Family, but with inferior ovaries (considered an   advancement)
•  flowers often have a corona (a vertical extension of the floral tube)
 inflorescence often scapose (flowers borne on a leafless flowering stalk, a scape) or in an  umbellate inflorescence (Hutchinson put umbellate Liliaceae and Amaryllidaceae into the same group) 

Vegetative Characteristics

•  perennial herbs from rhizomes, bulbs, or corms
•  leaves basal
  

•  family of 86 genera with worldwide distribution
•  economic value as ornamentals (Amaryllis, Agave, Narcissus, etc.)
•  Agave is source of hemp fiber and its sugary exudate is fermented to produce tequila and   mezcal (Agave has 275 species!)

• Daffodil (Narcissus)
• Amaryllis (Amaryllis)
• Agave (Agave)

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    Amaryllidaceae