Brunsvigia josephinae

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candelabra flower

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Other common names

candelabra flower, chandelier flower, Josephine's lily, royal Brunswick lily

Synonyms

Amaryllis gigantea, Amaryllis josephinae, Brunsvigia gigantea (Marum) Traub

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Time to Maturity
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Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of around 20 drought-tolerant, deciduous, bulbous perennials, native to South Africa, with thick, tongue-shaped leaves and impressively large umbels of pink to red flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S Africa