The flower stalks arise from basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves.
The terminal clusters of fragrant flowers are green, white or yellow, and can be large and spectacular.
The genus name is derived from the Greek words ὑμήν (hymen), meaning "membrane", and καλός (kalos), meaning "beautiful". It refers to the curious shape of the flowers, which consist of six narrow, curved petals attached to a shallow cup that is formed from the fused stamens.
The effect is of a spidery daffodil or lily, thus explaining the common name "spider lily".
The terminal clusters of fragrant flowers are green, white or yellow, and can be large and spectacular.
The genus name is derived from the Greek words ὑμήν (hymen), meaning "membrane", and καλός (kalos), meaning "beautiful". It refers to the curious shape of the flowers, which consist of six narrow, curved petals attached to a shallow cup that is formed from the fused stamens.
The effect is of a spidery daffodil or lily, thus explaining the common name "spider lily".