Nature
Field Notes: The Calla Lily
The Calla Lily of horticulturalists and the so-called Calla Lily of gardens is known botanically as Zantedeschia aethiopica. Originally this plant was named Calla aethiopica, later on its name was changed to Richardia Africana, but it was discovered by further research that Richardia of Kunth was antedated by another Richardia so a new genus was created. Zantedeschia is therefore considered by the latest authorities to be the tenable name and is retained in the “Nomina conservanda” of the International Rules…
March 28, 2023