My friend [Tony, in the picture] and I found this [seasonal] “wetland” south of Johannesburg, near a small stream running into the Klip river nearby, full of this interesting flower I though it could be a species of amaryllis, but not sure. Could you kind identify it for us?
jjulio, that looks more like a crinum than an amaryllis. Amaryllis don't usually have roseate type leaf growth.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/c/crin_xpo.cfm
I think I found it, following your lead. Velt lily, river lily!
Thanks very much for your kind help.
Most welcome. That is a lovely bloom.
Moon, isn't that what the old folks in Louisiana call "Plantation Lily?" Don't have a clue what the techinical name is.
Hi Jim. Good to see you haven't washed away....grin. The Plantation Lily looks similar, but it is a Crinum 'Milk and Wine'
Have you ever seen a solid white or solid pink Plantation Lily?
Yes Sir. I believe those are Crinum x Powellii. The gypsies have a new thread, Jim
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1056491/ come talk with us....grin
Thanks.
