Crinum
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 Crinum moorei
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About 180 species, see text. |
Crinum is a genus of about 180 species of lily-like perennial plants that have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs. 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.
Several species are used on aquariums.
Crinum leaves are basal, typically long and strap-shaped, with colors ranging from light green to green.
[edit] Species
- This list is incomplete.
- Crinum americanum (Southern Swamplily, Seven Sisters)
- Crinum asiaticum (Poisonbulb)
- Crinum augustum
- Crinum bulbispermum (Hardy Swamplily)
- Crinum calamistratum
- Crinum latifolium
- Crinum moorei (Natal Lily, Moore's Crinum)
- Crinum natans
- Crinum pedunculatum (Swamplily, River Lily or Spider Lily)
- Crinum procerum (Splendens)
- Crinum thaianum (Onion plant)
- Crinum xanthophyllum (Golden Spider Lily)
