Sunday, April 7, 2013

F is for Flame Lily

Flame Lily
Gloriosa superba
Photograph kindly provided by the author of Zimbabwe Absurdity

The beautiful and delicate Flame Lily is the national flower of Zimbabwe. I remember finding one growing in the wild and wanting to dig it up and plant it in our garden - I resisted the urge however because it was (and still is) a protected plant.

Isn't it superb?



4 comments:

  1. I'm biased but I agree - and it's a marvellous shot.

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  2. Lovely. Red is my favorite color & we have lots of different lilies here at my house in NY. (day lilies & oriental lilies)

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