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Colchicaceae
Glory Lily
Gloriosa superba
Glory and ambition.
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Genus
- Gloriosa
- Native to
- Africa, Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Tuberous climbing perennial
- Height
- 150-250 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The petals curl backward dramatically, resembling flickering flames, which is why it's called the flame lily.
- It is the national flower of Zimbabwe and the state flower of Tamil Nadu, India.
- The plant climbs using tendrils at the tips of its leaves, a rare adaptation among flowering plants.
- Every part of the plant is extremely toxic due to the alkaloid colchicine.
- In traditional medicine, tiny controlled doses were used to treat gout and rheumatism despite its toxicity.
Color meanings
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Achievement
1
Honor
2
Flame of passion