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swamplily
Scientific Name: Crinum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Swamp Lily
This page provides information about various plants known as Swamp Lily, including their characteristics and habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- One report suggests that Crinum longifolium (a synonym for some Swamp Lilies) may be toxic.
Scientific and Common Names
- Several plants are commonly called "Swamp Lily." These include:
- Crinum pedunculatum (also known as River Lily or Mangrove Lily)
- Crinum americanum (also known as American Crinum Lily, Seven Sisters, Southern Swamp Lily, String Lily, or Crinum Lily)
- Ottelia ovalifolia
- Crinum zeylanicum (also known as Ceylon Swamplily or Milk-and-wine Lily)
- Crinum erubescens
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Liliaceae (for some Crinum species) or Amaryllidaceae (for other Crinum species) or Hydrocharitaceae (for Ottelia ovalifolia).
- Synonyms:
- Crinum longifolium and Crinum capense are listed as synonyms for some species.
- Amaryllis bulbisperma is listed as synonymous with *Crinum capense*.
Distribution and Habitat
- Crinum pedunculatum is found in stream and tidal areas, particularly in northern regions.
- Crinum americanum is native to the southeastern U.S. and grows in swamps, marshes, and wet hammocks.
- Crinum zeylanicum is found in tropical Asia and Africa.
- Ottelia ovalifolia is found in Australia.
Morphological Characteristics
- The swamp lily is described as a bulbous perennial.
- Crinum americanum rises from a 3 to 4 1/2-inch thick, fleshy bulb.
- Crinum pedunculatum is a robust, clumping plant with thick, leathery leaves.
- Crinum pedunculatum produces large, fragrant white spider flowers, up to 10cm across, in summer and autumn.