Flowers: Is this an amaryllis?

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jjulio Johannesburg South Africa November 01, 2009 07:48 AM	My friend [Tony, in the picture] and I found this [seasonal] “wetland” south of Johannesburg, near a small stream running into the Klip river nearby, full of this interesting flower I though it could be a species of amaryllis, but not sure. Could you kind identify it for us? View Larger
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 01, 2009 09:23 AM	jjulio, that looks more like a crinum than an amaryllis. Amaryllis don't usually have roseate type leaf growth. http://www.floridata.com/ref/c/crin_xpo.cfm
jjulio Johannesburg South Africa November 01, 2009 02:54 PM	I think I found it, following your lead. Velt lily, river lily! Thanks very much for your kind help.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 01, 2009 04:24 PM	Most welcome. That is a lovely bloom.
Jim41 Delhi, LA November 16, 2009 06:40 PM	Moon, isn't that what the old folks in Louisiana call "Plantation Lily?" Don't have a clue what the techinical name is.
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 16, 2009 06:53 PM	Hi Jim. Good to see you haven't washed away....grin. The Plantation Lily looks similar, but it is a Crinum 'Milk and Wine'
Jim41 Delhi, LA November 16, 2009 06:57 PM	Have you ever seen a solid white or solid pink Plantation Lily?
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) November 16, 2009 06:59 PM	Yes Sir. I believe those are Crinum x Powellii. The gypsies have a new thread, Jim http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1056491/ come talk with us....grin
Jim41 Delhi, LA November 16, 2009 07:03 PM	Thanks.

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