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Red spider lily

Lycoris radiata

Description:

The red flowers are arranged in umbels. Individual flowers are irregular, with narrow segments which curve backwards, and long projecting stamens. The plant was first introduced into the United States in 1854 when Japanese ports were opened for US trade. Captain William Roberts, who enjoyed botany, brought back only three bulbs of the red spider lily. The bulbs were then planted by his niece who found that they do not bloom until after the first good rain in the fall season.

Habitat:

Spotted along Lake Sunset.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Sep 10, 2018
Submitted on Sep 28, 2018

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