Lily of the Nile, African Lily

This is a genus which consists of 6 species native to the Southern areas of Africa. They have become naturalized in other parts of the world also. The name comes from the Greek words meaning "love" and "flower". Taxonomists are in disagreement as to the proper Family for this genus.


Agapanthus orientalis
aka A. praecox
Common Lily of the Nile
   
   

 

 
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