Crinum
Crinum is a genus of about 180 species of lily-like perennial plants very family Amaryllidaceae that have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs.
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About 180 species, see text. | |
They are found along the sides of streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, including South Africa.
In addition, swamp lilies are members of this genus which are cultivated for their attractive flowers like ornamental plants.
Crinum Media
Crinum thaianum, an aquatic species from Thailand
Large Crinum asiaticum growing as an invasive species in Hawaii
Crinum stuhlmannii infructescences
Detail of Crinum × amabile flower with stamens inserted at the throat of the perianth tube
Germinating Crinum seed
Crinum moorei at Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco
Crinum ornatum, SW Burkina Faso
Crinum species in Hyderabad, India
Queen Emma lily (Crinum augustum or Crinum amabile var. augustum) in Hawaiʻi
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