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Naked Lady Lilies

Brunsdonna parkeri cv. alba

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Amaryllis is also known as the belladonna lily, the naked lady, or an amarillo. The genus has two species and the more famous of the two, Amaryllis belladonna, is a native of South Africa, particularly the rocky southwest region near the Cape (Wikipedia).

Habitat:

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens South Africa Section, Berkeley, CA.

Notes:

Spotted these beautiful flowers at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens South Africa Section, Berkeley, CA. They are one of my favorite and have an amazing fragrance.

Reference Links:

EOL: Amaryllis belladonna, Amaryllis

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Comments (2)
misako
I have them planted in three locations in my front yard and they are slowing multiplying. I just love them!
KarenP
I love these flowers. Mine have a way of taking over my small garden plot. So I dig them up every 3-4 years and divide them. Love the green leaves in the So. Cal winters.

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PublishedNovember 18, 2011

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