Flowers of Lilium nepalense. L. nepalense is a native of the Himalayas,growing at between 1000 and 3000m above sea level. Its growth habit is stoloniferous; the bulb develops a upright stem,and also horizontal stems (stolons). These grow under the soil surface,eventually terminating in a new shoot,and so propagating a new plant. In horticulture,new plants may appear at some distance from the original bulb. Lily flowers show three-fold symmetry. Each has 3 petals and 3 sepals,showing a similar colour pattern,sometimes referred to as the "tepals". In the centre of the flower are 6 stamens ending in pollen-bearing anthers. The club-shaped structure at the centre of the flower is the stigma,borne on a green style. The flowers are pendulous and unscented during daylight hours. In the evening,they develop a heavy scent. L. nepalense is an attractive hardy perennial garden plant | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 3468 px × 5212 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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