Hymenocallis
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Hymenocallis littoralis
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Hymenocallis is a genus of plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains some fifty species native to tropical and subtropical America. Hymenocallis are bulbous perennial herbs. The flowers have their stamens united to a characteristic corona. Hymenocallis means "beautiful membrane" in Greek, which refers to the staminal corona that connects the stalks of the stamens for a portion of their length. This is a large spectacular flower that is exciting to find unexpectedly.
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[edit] Variations
'Shinners spring spiderlily', perhaps better known as the 'Texan spider lily' (Hymenocallis liriosme), has a distinct yellow center. 'Alligator lily' (Hymenocallis palmeri) is found in southern Florida and has a yellow center. Hymenocallis speciosa produces brilliant flowers from late summer to late autumn.
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In areas where the ground does not freeze, Hymenocallis can be a spectacular member of the summer garden. They like good drainage and grow well in a soil rich with organic matter. Some species are known as 'spider lilies'.
[edit] Trivia
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- This plant is the foundation of the design for the Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[citation needed] The Burj Dubai will become the world's tallest building once completed in late 2008.
[edit] List of species
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