what kind of lily is this?

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  1. camaxtli22

    camaxtli22 Member

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    I am pretty new at flowers and plants so please help me!!!

    I planted some calla lilies and i also planted this type of lily my sister gave my mother while she was going through cancer, but im not sure what type it is.... please help me identify so I know.... thx!!!
     

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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Amaryllis, thanks Ron B
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Botanically Hippeastrum. Amaryllis is the common name for this plant and the genus name for Amaryllis belladonna. A similar example is geranium, the common name for Pelargonium and the genus name for the cranesbills (Geranium).
     
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    Thank you very much!!!!
     

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