Leaf rosette of Cardiocrinum giganteum,the Giant Himalayan lily,in a garden in Norfolk,UK,in April. C. giganteum,a member of the Liliaceae,is a native of the Himalayas,NW Burma and SW China. It is a monocarpic perennial which slowly produces a large bulb. After flowering,this bulb dies,leaving offsets,that can be grown on. It requires a cool moist site in moderate shade for successful growth as a garden plant. The rosette in this picture has developed from a bulb that has finally reached flowering size after 6 years from seed,and is on a short stem of 30cm. The stem will eventually expand to more than 2m in height; meanwhile the rosette will open to expose the flower bud | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3468 px × 5212 px |
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