Hymenocallis

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Hymenocallis

Hymenocallis littoralis

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Liliopsida
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Genus:	Hymenocallis Salisb.

Hymenocallis is a genus of plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains some fifty species native to tropical and subtropical America. Hymenocallis are bulbous perennial herbs. The flowers have their stamens united to a characteristic corona. Hymenocallis means "beautiful membrane" in Greek, which refers to the staminal corona that connects the stalks of the stamens for a portion of their length. This is a large spectacular flower that is exciting to find unexpectedly.

1 Variations
2 Growth
3 Trivia
4 List of species

[edit] Variations

'Shinners spring spiderlily', perhaps better known as the 'Texan spider lily' (Hymenocallis liriosme), has a distinct yellow center. 'Alligator lily' (Hymenocallis palmeri) is found in southern Florida and has a yellow center. Hymenocallis speciosa produces brilliant flowers from late summer to late autumn.

[edit] Growth

In areas where the ground does not freeze, Hymenocallis can be a spectacular member of the summer garden. They like good drainage and grow well in a soil rich with organic matter. Some species are known as 'spider lilies'.

[edit] Trivia

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This plant is the foundation of the design for the Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.^{[citation needed]} The Burj Dubai will become the world's tallest building once completed in late 2008.