Crinum politifolium

Crinum politifolium is native to Tanzania. Its leaves have prominent midribs and are held horizontally. Closely related to Crinum kirkii. Crinum rautanenianum occurs in Zambia and from Ovamboland across northern Namibia. It grows in seasonal ponds. The umbel carries from 1 to 5 flowers, depending on habitat or conditions of cultivation. Flowers are goblet-shaped and turn pink as they age. Anthers black, covered with grey pollen. The leaves are narrow, serrated on the edges, and channeled (U-shaped, or "canaliculated"). More

Crinum politifolium is native to Tanzania. Its leaves have prominent midribs and are held horizontally. Taken In Same, Tanzania, Africa Oct 2009 Thanks to Tiggrx for the ID More