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Fire ball lily Also referred to as Katherine Wheel as it is the sub species katherinae.<br /> This spectacular flowerhead contains up to 200 flowers, can reach 25cm in diameter and stand 110cm high. The plant only produces one flower per season. Geotagged,Scadoxus multiflorus,Scadoxus puniceus,South Africa,Summer,flowers,plants,south africa Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fire ball lily

Also referred to as Katherine Wheel as it is the sub species katherinae.
This spectacular flowerhead contains up to 200 flowers, can reach 25cm in diameter and stand 110cm high. The plant only produces one flower per season.

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The Blood flower

"Scadoxus multiflorus", is a poisonous flower native to Namibia. It is notable for its large, spherical, inflorescent petals. It only flowers during monsoons.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Feb 16, 2014. Captured Feb 2, 2014 16:44 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.