Amaryllis belladonna (Belladonna Lily)

Botanical names: Amaryllis belladonna, Callicore rosea

Common names: Belladonna Lily, March Lily, Naked Lady

Family: Amaryllidaceae    (Formerly:Amaryllidaceae / Liliaceae)

Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae

Origin: South Africa

The large clusters of scented, trumpet-shaped pink or white flowers are carried on a long purplish-red and green stem appearing 50cm above the soil. Up to twelve flowers are produced from the flowering stem. These flowers are 10cm long and apically flare open about 8cm. The inflorescence tends to face the direction that receives the most sun.

The strap-like leaves are deciduous and are produced after flowering.