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Colchicaceae
Flame Lily (Gloriosa)
Gloriosa superba
Glory and ambition.
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Genus
- Gloriosa
- Native to
- Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Tuberous climbing perennial
- Height
- 1-3 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Flame lily is the national flower of Zimbabwe.
- Every part of the plant is highly toxic, containing colchicine which can be fatal if ingested.
- The petals reflex backward dramatically, creating a flame-like appearance as the flower matures.
- It climbs by using modified leaf tips that act like tendrils.
- Despite its toxicity, colchicine extracted from the plant is used in medicine to treat gout.
Color meanings
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Glory
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Ambition
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Flame of passion