In bloom now at the Franklin Park Conservatory.
Amorphophallus Konjac Araceae
The tuber is about 10 in. across, flattish round. The stalk is 15 to 30 in. long, brownish green spotted white. The blade is large with 3sections. The Peduncle is 2 foot long. The Spathe is about 8-12 inches long, ovate, and the tube about 3incheslong, pale green with greenish white spots, the margin is purplish,and the blade is 8 inches long that is green without and dark purple within.
This was the first time I had been able to see this lily up close.
Not the most attractive lily to be found but certainly one of the largest. It was quite impressive to look at.
Happy Gardening,
Lona
Technorati Tags: Voodoo Lily or Devil's Tongue
17 comments:
Impressive indeed! I have to agree, there are some plants that are intersting, but not ones that I'd necessarily give up room for in my own garden...that's why they invented Botanical Gardens, right!?!
Hi Lona,
I've never heard of this plant before. What an unusual looking plant. I am always seeing new things on your blog.
Thanks for sharing.
Myra
An unusual and intriguing bloom. V
It is very impressive and it has a beauty of its on.
I like it, I think it is pretty. Helen
That is a strange looking flower. Does it have any scent?
Wow - I'm speechless - that is a monster.
I think it is pretty interesting!
Thats really very impressive! Thanks for sharing with us.
This is such a beautiful specimen...thanks for sharing...
What an awesome plant, never heard of it before.
Very impressive!! The flower stands out just like the rafllesia. Good shots as well. Thanks for sharing. I have not seen such a gigantic voodoo lily even in pic ;-)
Couldn't decide at first if I liked it or not, but I think I do for it's being unique.
Cher Sunray Gardens
Lona girl that is simply amazing !!
Is it the type that also has a foul ordor like another of its kind ? .. I can't think of the name .. but I know you will know what I mean !
These are beautiful pictures girl : )
Joy
Impressive indeed! What a bloom!
To quote Cole Porter..."Do do, that voodoo, that you do so well" Very cool plant.
This is a unique feature! How lucky of you to have seen such an interesting plant! Being in the lawn maintenance Phoenix industry, it's not everyday that we see this type of plant. The plant kingdom is simply amazing!
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