The world of flowers is vast and diverse, with each bloom offering its unique charm and beauty. Among the myriad of floral varieties, those starting with the letter “Z” stand out for their exotic allure and intriguing characteristics. This compilation, “100 Flowers That Start with Z,” delves into the fascinating realm of such flowers, showcasing an array of species from different genera, including Zantedeschia, Zephyranthes, Zinnia, and Zaluzianskya, among others. These flowers, originating from various corners of the globe, offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of nature’s creativity.
Zantedeschia
- Commonly known as calla lily.
- Known for its elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zephyranthes
- Commonly known as rain lilies.
- Small, bulbous plants with star-shaped flowers.
- Bloom after rainfall.
Zinnia
- Brightly colored, daisy-like flowers.
- Popular in gardens for their long-lasting blooms.
- Native to the southwestern United States and South America.
Zygopetalum
- An orchid genus.
- Known for their striking, fragrant flowers.
- Native to Central and South America.
Zaluzianskya
- Also known as night phlox.
- Small, fragrant flowers that open in the evening.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zornia
- A genus of flowering plants in the legume family.
- Known for their small, yellow flowers.
- Found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Zinnia Elegans
- The most popular zinnia species.
- Known for its large, vibrant flowers.
- Commonly used in floral arrangements.
Zingiberaceae Flower
- The ginger family of plants.
- Known for their aromatic rhizomes.
- Includes culinary ginger and ornamental varieties.
Zigadenus
- Known as death camas.
- Produces clusters of small, white flowers.
- Contains toxic alkaloids.
Zieria
- A genus of shrubs in the citrus family.
- Small, fragrant flowers.
- Native to Australia.
Zieria Cytisoides
- Known as downy zieria.
- Small, pink to white flowers.
- Native to Australia.
Zephyranthes Atamasco
- Known as the Atamasco lily or rain lily.
- White, lily-like flowers.
- Native to the southeastern United States.
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
- Known as the common calla lily.
- White flowers with a yellow spadix.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zephyranthes Grandiflora
- Known as the pink rain lily.
- Large, pink flowers.
- Native to Mexico and Central America.
Zephyranthes Candida
- Known as the white rain lily.
- White, star-shaped flowers.
- Native to South America.
Zaluzianskya Capensis
- Known as night phlox.
- Fragrant, white flowers that open at night.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Ovata
- Known as the night phlox or oval-leaved phlox.
- Fragrant, white or pink flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zieria Arborescens
- Known as tree zieria.
- Small, white to pink flowers.
- Native to Australia.
Zinnia Angustifolia
- Known as narrowleaf zinnia.
- Small, orange to yellow flowers.
- Native to Mexico.
Zinnia Haageana
- Known as Mexican zinnia.
- Brightly colored flowers, often bicolored.
- Native to Mexico.
Zinnia Linearis
- Also known as classic zinnia.
- Narrow leaves and small flowers.
- Native to Mexico.
Zinnia Profusion
- A hybrid zinnia variety.
- Known for its disease resistance and prolific blooms.
- Comes in a range of colors.
Zinnia Marylandica
- A hybrid between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia elegans.
- Disease-resistant and heat-tolerant.
- Produces vibrant, long-lasting flowers.
Zingiber Officinale Flower
- The flower of the culinary ginger plant.
- Aromatic and often used in herbal medicine.
- Native to Southeast Asia.
Zephyranthes Rosea
- Known as the Cuban zephyr lily.
- Pink, star-shaped flowers.
- Native to the Caribbean.
Zephyranthes Citrina
- Known as the citron zephyr lily.
- Bright yellow flowers.
- Native to Mexico.
Zephyranthes Flavissima
- Known as the yellow rain lily.
- Small, yellow flowers.
- Native to South America.
Zephyranthes Laeta
- Known as the bright zephyr lily.
- Light pink flowers.
- Native to the Caribbean.
Zephyranthes Lindleyana
- Known as Lindley’s rain lily.
- White to pink flowers.
- Native to Mexico.
Zephyranthes Longifolia
- Known as the longleaf zephyr lily.
- White flowers with a pink tint.
- Native to Mexico.
Zephyranthes Phaestantha
- A rain lily species.
- Pale yellow flowers.
- Native to South America.
Zephyranthes Traubii
- Known as Traub’s rain lily.
- White flowers.
- Native to the southeastern United States.
Zantedeschia Albomaculata
- Known as the spotted calla lily.
- White flowers with spotted leaves.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zantedeschia Elliptica
- A calla lily species.
- White to cream-colored flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zantedeschia Jucunda
- A calla lily species.
- Known for its colorful flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zantedeschia Pentlandii
- Known as Pentland’s calla lily.
- Yellow flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zantedeschia Rehmannii
- Known as the pink calla lily.
- Pink to reddish flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zantedeschia Valida
- A calla lily species.
- Large, white flowers.
- Native to southern Africa.
Zaluzianskya Villosa
- Known as the woolly night phlox.
- White, fragrant flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Sellowii
- A night phlox species.
- Small, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Kollmannii
- A night phlox species.
- Fragrant, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Microsiphon
- A night phlox species.
- Tiny, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Lappulacea
- Known as the burr-leaved night phlox.
- Small, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Macowanii
- A night phlox species.
- Fragrant, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Multiflora
- Known as the many-flowered night phlox.
- Clusters of small, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Arenicola
- A night phlox species.
- White, star-shaped flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Pallidiflora
- A night phlox species.
- Pale white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Spathacea
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers with a tubular shape.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Sphaerocephala
- A night phlox species.
- Spherical clusters of white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Tubiflora
- A night phlox species.
- Tubular, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Nemoralis
- A night phlox species.
- Small, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Rubrostellata
- A night phlox species.
- Red-tinged white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Ovifolia
- A night phlox species.
- Oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Muscosa
- A night phlox species.
- Mossy foliage and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Exiliflora
- A night phlox species.
- Tiny, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Angustifolia
- A night phlox species.
- Narrow leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Kalaharica
- A night phlox species.
- Adapted to arid regions with white flowers.
- Native to the Kalahari Desert.
Zaluzianskya Maritima
- A night phlox species.
- Found in coastal areas with white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Oerstedii
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Ovata subsp. Caulescens
- A subspecies of Zaluzianskya Ovata.
- White flowers with an upright growth habit.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Veruculosa
- A night phlox species.
- Small, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Foliata
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers with prominent leaves.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Parvifolia
- A night phlox species.
- Tiny leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Rariflora
- A night phlox species.
- Sparse, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Purpurea
- A night phlox species.
- Purple-tinged white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Reflexa
- A night phlox species.
- Reflexed white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Sinensis
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers with an Asian origin.
- Native to China.
Zaluzianskya Spinosa
- A night phlox species.
- Spiny foliage and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Stenophylla
- A night phlox species.
- Narrow leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Sutherlandi
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers named after Sutherland.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Uniflora
- A night phlox species.
- Single white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Viscosa
- A night phlox species.
- Sticky foliage and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Natalensis
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers native to Natal region.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Serrata
- A night phlox species.
- Serrated leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Pallidiloba
- A night phlox species.
- Pale white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Grandiflora
- Known as the large-flowered night phlox.
- Large, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Paniculata
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers in panicles.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Aculeata
- A night phlox species.
- Prickly foliage and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Ambigua
- A night phlox species.
- Uncertain flower color, typically white.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Angustata
- A night phlox species.
- Narrow leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Arcuata
- A night phlox species.
- Arcuate (arched) white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Aspera
- A night phlox species.
- Rough foliage and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Austrocapensis
- A night phlox species.
- Found in southern Cape region.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Bequaertii
- A night phlox species.
- Named after Bequaert, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Biloba
- A night phlox species.
- Bilobed leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Caffra
- A night phlox species.
- White flowers from Caffra region.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Ciliata
- A night phlox species.
- Ciliated (fringed) leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Coriacea
- A night phlox species.
- Leathery leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Corymbosa
- A night phlox species.
- Corymbose (flat-topped) white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Crispa
- A night phlox species.
- Crisped (curly) leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Cuspidata
- A night phlox species.
- Pointed leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Erecta
- A night phlox species.
- Upright growth habit and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Florida
- A night phlox species.
- Abundant white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Fruticulosa
- A night phlox species.
- Bushy growth habit and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Fusiformis
- A night phlox species.
- Spindle-shaped leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Geniculata
- A night phlox species.
- Knee-jointed stems and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Glabra
- A night phlox species.
- Smooth leaves and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Glomerata
- A night phlox species.
- Clustered white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Gracilis
- A night phlox species.
- Slender growth habit and white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.
Zaluzianskya Hallii
- A night phlox species.
- Named after Hall, white flowers.
- Native to South Africa.