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Hymenocallis littoralis (Amrayllidaceae- Nargis family)

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Coimbatore, Ornamental, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Beach spider lily.

Beach spider lily is a stem less plant with all leafs arranged basally. The leaves are long and strap like and measure around 50 cm. The inflorescence emerges from below; measuring around 11.5 cm in length. The inflorescence is in the form of an umbel. The fragrant flowers are white in color with 6 appendages. These appendages are around 11.5 cm long and very narrow in shape. These appendages unite below to form a small tube like flower. The plant has 6 long stamens which are 7 cm long and one green colored stigma measuring 9.5 cm. The plant has underground rhizomes and is deployed as an ornamental plant. The plant is of South American origin.

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