Looks Like A Spider Lily

By: Jamie Jamison Adams
Hymenocallis caroliniana Stalk

Hymenocallis caroliniana Stalk

Hymenocallis caroliniana Leaves

Hymenocallis caroliniana Leaves

Ask the Expert: Can you tell me what the name of this plant? I live in Arkansas and I found it on the side of the road. Just thought it was neat looking. It looks like it might have a bloom coming out now. I can’t wait to see what it looks like. Can you tell me more about it? Dawn

Plant Expert Reply:

Looks like a Hymenocallis caroliniana known as Spider Lily.  These are native to Arkansas and often found in the wild.   I can make a positive ID when it blooms.  So if you can send me a picture of the bloom.

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3 Responses to “Looks Like A Spider Lily”

  1. dawn Says:

    here\’s the pic of the bloom.

    Attached Image: top of flower#2.jpg

  2. Jamie Jamison Adams Says:

    Oh yeah it look like a spider lily beginning to bloom. The blooms should continue to open. Awesome.

  3. Jason Says:

    From the looks with the anthers sticking out, the plant looks like a Manfreda virginica, a south east native in the agave family.

    http://www.missouriplants.com/Greenalt/Manfreda_virginica_page.html

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