What is this?

[aquilegia]

Mum photographed this growing in Kos out of the sand. Any ideas?



Photo taken about two/three weeks ago.

[aquilegia]

[Mrs Ava]

looks to me like a narcisus..can't be tho huh???!

[Heldi]

Found this picture whilst trying to find out what flower it is...

[Heldi]

Haven't got a name yet but I also found this...

[kentishchloe]

Should know this - had it in my wedding bouquet :)  Will put thinking cap on, will get back to you when finished making plum chutney...

[kentishchloe]

hah - came to me whilst de-stoning plums...
are you ready for this... Pancratium maritimum
I believe it's a mediterranean bulb.

Do i win a prize?  ;D

[aquilegia]

KC - well done. Prize? hmm... just the pleasure in knowing that you're right.

[Palustris]

Nearly right though Emma, it used to be considered a member of the Narcissus family, but Botanists have since moved it sideways.

[Mrs Ava]

Hey Ho Eric, such is life.  Funnily enough, whilst sitting in the motor waiting for the kids to come out of school I was browsing my new Dobies catalogue, and what did I spot.....those very flowers!  Pricey...something like 4 quid for 3 bulbs!  Very very pretty though.