A genus of bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, native to South America.
From cyclo- (Greek kyklos, 'circle') + bothra (Greek bothrion, 'pit' or 'cavity'). The genus name references circular or pit-like structures on the plant's bulb or flowers.
Cyclobothra species produce spectacularly delicate flowers with petal markings and patterns, but they're rarely cultivated outside South America because they're sensitive to climate—they're a reminder of biodiversity we're still discovering.
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