Beach Spider Lily
hymenocallis littoralis
1.42549, 103.774
Field Notes
Description:
These Beach Spider Lilies were very picturesque. With foot-long stems, only about 20 millimeters long, it was a wonder that they could stay up. The pistil and anthers were also about 4 inches long, allowing easy pollination. The Labellum (at least, I believe it was the labellum) was shaped like a funnel.
Habitat:
This was found in a cultivated bed of flowers at Singapore American School. This particular flower is native to Central America, but I guess it was imported over here for gardens.
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Hymenocallis littoralis
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PublishedApril 7, 2013
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