Paradisea

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Paradisea
Paradisea liliastrum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Anthericaceae Genus: Paradisea
Species
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Paradisea is a genus of flowering plants, formerly classified in the family Liliaceae but now placed in Anthericaceae. The genus includes several species which were formerly classed as part of the genus Anthericum.^[1]

• Paradisea liliastrum (St Bruno's Lily) is a graceful alpine meadow plant.^[2] Can be propagated by division of the roots in autumn. Grows to 90 cm (3 feet) high in good soil and is a fine border plant. Replant when dormant. Increased by division and seeds.
• Paradisea lusitanica

[edit] References

1. ^ PBSWiki - Paradisea
2. ^ PBSWiki - Paradisea