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Flame Lily

Gloriosa superba

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Description:

National flower of Zimbabwe at a Zimbabwe village school

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Comments (9)
KarenSaxton
I knew they were somewhat toxic - what kind of medicines are made from it?
kinavathy
we cultivate this plant in india for medicinal purposes. esp.. roots
KarenSaxton
I wish I could grow them here in oregon - too cold :(
VivBraznell
Wow! That's a fantastic orange Karen. I have Gloriosa speciosa growing in the garden here in Thailand, but the colours are quite different.
KarenSaxton
I wish! I tried and there was nno way. They're quite low to the ground and there were people everywhere
DrNamgyalTSherpa
Dear Karen, Try a shot again against only the blue sky as the background.
KarenSaxton
I was in love with them and we saw them everywhere.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2014

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