Paradisea (paradise lily) is a European genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae. It was formerly classified in the family Anthericaceae or earlier in the Liliaceae. Paradisea is sometimes confused with Anthericum.PBSWiki - Paradisea.
Species Paradisea contains two species of herbaceous perennials:
Image Scientific name Description Distribution Paradisea liliastrum (St. Bruno's lily) A graceful alpine meadow plant with grasslike leaves. Pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers, long, with prominent yellow anthers, are borne in late spring. It can be propagated by division of the roots in autumn, or from seed. In good soil it grows to high, and is used as an ornamental in herbaceous borders. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Mountains of southern Europe,Altervista Flora Italiana, Paradisia, St Bruno's Lily, Paradisea liliastrum (L.) Bertol., Fl. Ital. 4: 133. 1840 Paradisea lusitanica taller than P. liliastrum, growing to tall by wide; but with shorter flowers 2 cm long. Portugal and Spain
See also
List of plants known as lily
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