Fire Lily (Cyrtanthus elatus)

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Looks like a delicate Amaryllis don’t you think? That’s because it’s a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. You can find more information about this South African flower over here.

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2 thoughts on “Fire Lily (Cyrtanthus elatus)”

Meighan says:

August 25, 2009 at 10:54 am

so pretty!!!
Sarah from Toronto Gardens says:

August 25, 2009 at 11:58 am

Really pretty,love the intensity of the red.Interesting foliage, reminds me of my agapanthus that has never bloomed!

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