The common name of crinum americanum is Florida swamp lily. There are usually four flowers on an erect scape. It is native in river swamps of Georgia and Florida.

Crinum Americanum

The common name of crinum americanum is Florida swamp lily. There are usually four flowers on an erect…

Illustrated are bulbs are four different varieties of crinum. From left to right: C. moorei, C. giganteum, C. kirkii, and C. powellii.

Crinum Bulbs

Illustrated are bulbs are four different varieties of crinum. From left to right: C. moorei, C. giganteum,…

Pictured is a young plant of crinum moorei. The bulb is oval and the neck is twelve to eighteen inches long.

Crinum Moorei

Pictured is a young plant of crinum moorei. The bulb is oval and the neck is twelve to eighteen inches…

Crinum powellii has about eight flowers. The flowers are a dark rose color. There are about twenty spreading leaves.

Crinum Powellii

Crinum powellii has about eight flowers. The flowers are a dark rose color. There are about twenty spreading…