Cahaba lily #1 by goodoleboy
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Captured 7/14/08, very early in the morning, within the confines of my condominium complex.
I'm puzzled, and need help identifying this beautiful species with the diaphanous petals. To me the flower is esoteric; a variety of lily, allium or onion plant perhaps? I've seen it growing in three different spots around town and neigboring communities. The flowers shown in the photos are part of the general landscaping and not in anyone's patio. Otherwise I would have asked the resident what it was. I'm a photographer, Jim, not a botanist. Hopefully one or more of the expert flora connoisseurs out there in RR has the answer.
Thankx for the visit, and have a momentous Monday.
HOLD THE PHONE! HOLD THE PHONE!
I believe we have a winner, ladies and gentlemen!
See GBCalls' and my comments below.
Comments (21)
tallpindo
Looks like part petunia but only the arboretum would know for sure.
cmolsen2002
Excellent shots, Harry! It looks a little bit like a Peruvian lily, which I once grew and which has the most wonderful, heavy perfume. It's not though. It's just similar, but I'm sure it's in the lily family. Have you googled it?
jocko500
white flower all I know. but I do like the looks of it and photo it wonderful
Blush
I don't know the name of this flower but I love it... So very beautiful...and it's going to my favs... I just uploaded a new one too hope you drop by Hugs Susan~
GBCalls
I do not know but it looks close to this...cahaba_lily Excellent captures
goodoleboy
It appears GBCalls called it right, or as close as you can get it. I just Googled the Cahaba Lily, and it is about as close to the photos shown above as you can get. Not exactly the same variety, but it'll do until something better comes along!
babuci
So fascinating stuff Harry. Reminds me of the delicate jellyfish only found deep in the ocean in totaly darkness. Wonderful pure white.
odie
It is a beautiful and delicate flower! Looks like it could exist in the sea with the long tentacles.
lizzibell
Beautiful flower...
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous flowers, I've never seen them before. Lucky you, to have them growing in your confines!
beachzz
It's just a beautiful flower, no matter what the name!!
mbz2662
Looks like a cross between an peturnia and an ocean creature! Fabulous collage and wonderful find Harry!
busi2ness
GBCalls is correct and I was surprised to see a web site dedicated to the lily Very delicate and a great presentation.
JDoc
I have never seen a flower like this. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous photo. It has such a pure, peaceful feeling to it. JDoc
vlaaitje
never seen this one.....wonderful blooms....
mairekas
WOW! This is so beautiful!!! I have never seen like this. Thanks for sharing!
sharky_
Interesting flowers. Never seen anything like this. Beautiful they are. Aloha
durleybeachbum
Amazing and wonderful!
mtc
Yes, those flowers are strange and wonderful. I think it is orchid. Very well done.
peterlk
Also known as a Spider Lily here in australia
tizjezzme
Hi Harry, I've seen this flower before just recently here on RR , but I have no clue what they are!!! My flower and bug books are at home :) I'm at work, sneaking this in. Whatever they are, they are gorgeous... and would love to have them in my own flower garden.