Cahaba Lily/Shoals spider-lily #2 by goodoleboy
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Captured 7/17/12, early on an overcast morning, two blocks from my daunting domicile.
Hymenocallis coronaria is a species of the genus Hymenocallis, native to the Southeastern United States. It is an aquatic, perennial flowering plant found only in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Within Alabama it is known as the Cahaba Lily, outside of that state it is known as the Shoals spider-lily because it requires a swift, shallow, water current and direct sunlight to flourish. The plant grows to about 3 feet (0.9 m) tall and develops from a bulb that lodges in between rocks in the shoals. It blooms from early May to late June. Each fragrant flower blooms for one day. Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
Evidently, it does grow in Southern California, because I've spotted it in other areas of the general community besides my own. Plus it also blooms up to late July around here.
Toodles, thankx for dropping in, and for any and all favs and noncritical comments.
Comments (9)
durleybeachbum
Fascinating info! I had no idea it is an aquatic! Super pics and with little helpers too.
magnus073
Superb collage of this lovely flower Harry. I too was fascinated by all the information you provided
racolt33
A delicate, aquatic flower which seem to be very popular with the local Ants. Nice photos
MrsRatbag
A new one for me! I've never seen anything like this before, and what a beauty it is! Excellent series of shots; a one-day flower seems such a waste of blooming power, especially when they're as pretty as this. Nicely done, Harry.
morningglory
Several different types of Spider Lilies are seen commonly here in Florida. This veriety is beautiful and seems to love California.
debbielove
Never seen them before IN MY LIFE! Ever!!!! A first Harry, well done.. What a fantastic flower! Brilliant collage, the top photo the best (I think) lol Rob
Hubert
A wonderful flower!!
Rainastorm
Sooo cool! I love these, they are soooo cool looking!
danapommet
These are so unique Harry. I love the delicate look and the length of the stamens and pistils. The ants also seem to like them. Sweet collage!