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Kniphofia uvaria
Kniphofia uvaria is also known as Tritoma, Torch Lily, or Red Hot Poker due to the shape and color of its inflorescence. The leaves are reminiscent of a lily, and the flowerhead can reach up to 1.52 m (5.0 ft) in height. There are many varieties of torch lily, and they bloom at different times during the growing season. The flowers are red, orange, and yellow.
This ornamental flower was growing outside a hotel in Manali, HP, India.
We have plenty of these flowers in NZ, and I own a couple of torch lilies myself...
Thank you very much DespinaTsafetopoulou for the quick ID. :) much appreciated.
Spotted on Sep 26, 2012
Submitted on Sep 26, 2012
