Eremurus himalaicus
Appearance
Eremurus himalaicus | |
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Botanical illustration | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asphodelaceae |
Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
Genus: | Eremurus |
Species: | E. himalaicus
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Binomial name | |
Eremurus himalaicus | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Henningia himalaica (Baker) A.P.Khokhr. |
Eremurus himalaicus, the Himalayan foxtail lily or white-flowered foxtail lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae.[2][3] It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the western Himalayas.[1] It is useful in the garden as a tall accent plant, as its flower spike can reach from 6 ft (2 m) to 8 ft (2.5 m).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Eremurus himalaicus Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Eremurus himalaicus Himalayan foxtail lily". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
Ultimate height; 1.5–2.5 metres ... 13 suppliers
- ^ "Eremurus himalaicus (EMUHI)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Eremurus growing guide". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.