''Kniphofia uvaria'' is also known as Tritoma, Torch Lily, or Red Hot Poker due to the shape and color of its inflorescence. The leaves are reminiscent of a lily, and the flowerhead can reach up to 1.52 m in height. There are many varieties of torch lily, and they bloom at different times during the growing season. The flowers are red, orange, and yellow.
Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Oct 4, 2012. Captured Aug 4, 2012 15:35.
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Welcome to JungleDragon, and also to the contest! Thanks for sharing your first photos. I see you already found your way around identifying species, something that is very important on this site. Good job! And in this case, you made a specie introduction, the first photo of this specie, which is extra valuable :) Posted 12 years ago