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Title: Anyone know what this is?
Post by: eileen on April 26, 2006, 12:27:21

I know I've seen them before but can't remember what they are. Some sort of lily perhaps?? ???

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Bluewildlife/Bluewildlife%203/flowerid.jpg)

Title: Re: Anyone know what this is?
Post by: Hot_Potato on April 26, 2006, 14:48:45

Whatever it is - it's beautiful!!....sorry I can't help altho it looks familiar :)

Title: Re: Anyone know what this is?
Post by: Deeds on April 26, 2006, 17:21:30

It looks very much like Curcuma alismatifolia- a member of the ginger family, commonly known as Siam Tulip.

Title: Re: Anyone know what this is?
Post by: eileen on April 26, 2006, 23:43:20

Just looked it up and you're spot on Deeds!!! Thank you. ;D

Title: Re: Anyone know what this is?
Post by: flowerlady on April 27, 2006, 09:51:00

I have seen these sold in nurseries for exorbitant fees as 'flowerer's of the moment'

One thing I was told was never buy them off the street sellers cos they hate draft!! Is this so?

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