Kerry Lily
Lili Ceri |
Plantae
Monocots (Monocotyledons)
Asparagales |
Simethis mattiazzii (Simethis planifolia) |
Family: Asphodel family Asphodelaceae (was Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
Ireland. Lamb's Head, Kerry View location
At about 50 m altitude. The one flower I found open at Lamb's Head.
Rear view showing purple colouring.
More information about the Kerry Lily.
François Bahuaud tells me he has seen this near Bordeaux and it is called "Phalangère à feuilles planes" or "Siméthis à feuilles aplaties" or "Siméthis de Mattiazzi" in France. Visit his site at Excellent pictures of wild flowers in western France. |
30 May 2005 |
Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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Ireland or CI only Perennial |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D70 30/05/2005 13:46:58 1/200 sec - F/20 Lens: 60mm f/2.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 320 Exp. compensation: -0.7 EV Light value: 14.6
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