Cardiocrinum giganteum submission

[Ashutosh Sharma]

Respected members,

Cardiocrinum giganteum (Giant Himalayan Lily) 

Synonyms - Lilium giganteum

Family - Liliaceae

Cardiocrinum giganteum is the largest true lily species in the world native to Himalayas. The plants along with its inflorescence attains height of 8-10 feets.

The long inflorescence is raceme having 10-16 large white colored flowers with greenish shades outside and are streaked with purple inside. They are not only magnificent to see but also they have strong fragrance which attracts a large variety of pollinators. 

The genus name 'Cardiocrinum' alludes to its large heart shaped leaves, from the Greek 'kardia' meaning heart and 'krinon' meaning lily.

Photographed at Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh 

Dated - 18 June 2019

Altitude - 1900metres asl

Best regards 

Ashutosh Sharma 

[Saroj Kasaju]

Great post.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Ashutosh ji, for the wonderful presentation and images. 

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With regards,
J. M. Garg

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