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jjulio
Johannesburg
South Africa
November 01, 2009
07:48 AM
Post #7229481
My friend [Tony, in the picture] and I found this [seasonal] “wetland” south of Johannesburg, near a small stream running into the Klip river nearby, full of this interesting flower I though it could be a species of amaryllis, but not sure. Could you kind identify it for us?

Click the image for an enlarged view.
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 01, 2009
09:23 AM
Post #7229610
jjulio, that looks more like a crinum than an amaryllis. Amaryllis don't usually have roseate type leaf growth.

http://www.floridata.com/ref/c/crin_xpo.cfm
jjulio
Johannesburg
South Africa
November 01, 2009
02:54 PM
Post #7230571
I think I found it, following your lead. Velt lily, river lily!
Thanks very much for your kind help.
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 01, 2009
04:24 PM
Post #7230842
Most welcome. That is a lovely bloom.
Jim41
Delhi, LA
November 16, 2009
06:40 PM
Post #7280247
Moon, isn't that what the old folks in Louisiana call "Plantation Lily?" Don't have a clue what the techinical name is.
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
06:53 PM
Post #7280286
Hi Jim. Good to see you haven't washed away...grin. The Plantation Lily looks similar, but it is a Crinum 'Milk and Wine'
Jim41
Delhi, LA
November 16, 2009
06:57 PM
Post #7280302
Have you ever seen a solid white or solid pink Plantation Lily?
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
06:59 PM
Post #7280319
Yes Sir. I believe those are Crinum x Powellii. The gypsies have a new thread, Jim

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1056491/ come talk with us...grin
Jim41
Delhi, LA
November 16, 2009
07:03 PM
Post #7280338
Thanks.

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