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Day lily

Day lily

(Science: botany) a genus of plants (Hemerocallis) closely resembling true lilies, but having tuberous rootstocks instead of bulbs. The common species have long narrow leaves and either yellow or tawny-orange flowers.

a genus of plants (Funkia) differing from the last in having ovate veiny leaves, and large white or blue flowers.


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Please help identify flower

ok, found the answer: the flower is called a red magic day lily. It doesn't have leaves because they grow on spring and summer. more info here: http://msucares.com/news/print/sgnews/sg03/sg031003.html

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by Winter
Sat Oct 01, 2005 6:54 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Please help identify flower
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