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Lycoris sanguinea,
a bulbous perennial found in fields and
mountains, bears dark green leaves in early spring from underground
bulbs that extend to 30-40cm in height. As summer sets in, however,
they all perish. Instead, naked flower scapes emerge from the ground
to 30-50cm in height, each bearing an umbel of 3-5 yellow-red
flowers. The perianth segments open diagonally upward without
warping. Bloom time: August-September. |