Paradisea
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Paradisea (paradise lily) is a European genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae.[1] It was formerly classified in the family Anthericaceae or earlier in the Liliaceae. Paradisea is sometimes confused with Anthericum.[2]
Species
Paradisea contains two species of herbaceous perennials:[3]
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| File:PARADISEA LILIASTRUM - GENTO - IB-776 (Paradisia).JPG | Paradisea liliastrum (St. Bruno's lily) | A graceful alpine meadow plant[2] with grasslike leaves. Pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers, Script error: No such module "convert". long, with prominent yellow anthers, are borne in late spring.[3] It can be propagated by division of the roots in autumn, or from seed. In good soil it grows to Script error: No such module "convert". high, and is used as an ornamental in herbaceous borders. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4] | Mountains of southern Europe,[5] |
| File:Paradisea lusitanica.JPG | Paradisea lusitanica | taller than P. liliastrum, growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall by Script error: No such module "convert". wide; but with shorter flowers 2 cm long.[3] | Portugal and Spain |
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See also
References
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- ↑ Altervista Flora Italiana, Paradisia, St Bruno's Lily, Paradisea liliastrum (L.) Bertol., Fl. Ital. 4: 133. 1840
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