Crinum americanum is an aquatic angiosperm native to North America from Texas to South Carolina, as well as Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

[2] Common names for this species include Florida swamp-lily,[3] string lily,[3] and southern swamp crinum.

The Latin specific epithet americanum refers to the plant's native habitat.

[7] Flowers are fragrant and lily-like with white petals that can sometimes be blushed pink in color.

[7] It is native to North America from Texas to South Carolina, as well as Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.