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Credit & Copyright: Colorado Davis from Golovin, AK Rocky Shoals Spider Lily:Do you suppose these beautiful flowers get their name from the long, pointy pedals that grow out around the flower?
Laura from
Brasil about 13years ago said: Wonderful flower...So delicate!!!! Great photo, Colorado.
Ali from
Tehran about 13years ago said: Thank you Colorado. Unfortunately the link didn't work here in Tehran. But I found extra information based on what you provided. Thanks a lot.
Colorado from
USA about 13years ago said: Just a note: this flower only last one day.
There is a raceme of flowers and they start opening the day before at night.
Colorado from
USA about 13years ago said: Thanks Ali: The scent is somewhat sweet. This is the largset location in the world. Latin name" Hymenocallis coronaria means %u201CBeautiful Membranous Crown%u201D. I hope to the following link is allowed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM6Nbv4ckjU
Sorry nate if not allowed.
Inge from
Canada about 13years ago said: The subdued background enhances the bright white of the flower. A well composed picture.
Ali from
Tehran about 13years ago said: Beautiful shot Colorado, did you smell it as well? I'm figuring out the scent.