Flame Lily Collection
Discover the enchanting allure of the Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), a spectacular bloom native to Kenya and other parts of Africa
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Discover the enchanting allure of the Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), a spectacular bloom native to Kenya and other parts of Africa. With its vibrant, flaming red and yellow tepals, this Liliaceae gem has earned the popular name of the Flame Lily. Delve into its intricate beauty through Angela Rossi Bottione's watercolor painting from 1802-1806, or witness its timelapse sequence from bud to full bloom. Marvel at the intricate trifid stigma and the unique reflexed petals. For those seeking a yellow variant, look no further than the lower altitudes of Tsavo West National Park. And for a closer look, explore the intricate structure of its pollen grains under a Scanning Electron Microscope.