Swamp Lily Collection

Swamp lily, Crinum erubescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical
FLO4665565 Swamp lily, Crinum erubescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817.; (add.info.: Swamp lily, Crinum erubescens)

Swamp lily, Crinum erubescens (Amaryllis procera). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628144 Swamp lily, Crinum erubescens (Amaryllis procera). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

American Turkscap Lily, c. 1740 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631651 American Turkscap Lily, c.1740 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Swamp lily
Close-up of swamp lily leaves

Crinum Erubescens or Crinum Rougeatre, from Les Liliacees, 1803, published 1805-16
BAL46200 Crinum Erubescens or Crinum Rougeatre, from Les Liliacees, 1803, published 1805-16 (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840); Linnean Society, London, UK; French

Crinum erubescens, Crinum rougeatre, Swamp Lily, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Crinum taitense, Crinum pedunculatum, Swamp Lily, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Limodorum tankerwillae, Phaius grandifolius; Limodore de Tankerwill, Swamp Lily; Nun Orchid; Swamp Orchid, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Orange River Lily (Crinum bulbispermum) flowering, growing in wet floodplain grassland, Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa, November

Lilium superbum, Turks cap lily
Plate 103 from Les liliacees Vol 2 (1812) by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Swamp Lily, Crinum americanum, blooming, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, Dezember

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Discover the enchanting beauty of the Swamp Lily, a native American bloom with a rich history. This iconic flower, also known as Crinum erubescens or Crinum rougeatre, has been captivating observers since the early 18th century, as depicted in hand-coloured engravings from as early as 1740. The Swamp Lily flourishes in the unique ecosystems of Florida's Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, where it adds a burst of color among the wetlands. Pierre Joseph Redoute, a renowned botanical artist, immortalized the Swamp Lily's allure in his works, "Les Liliacees," published between 1805 and 1816. Redoute's exquisite renderings showcase the Swamp Lily's distinctive, vibrant red and white petals, which resemble a turban or "Turks cap." Other Crinum species, such as Crinum taitense and Crinum pedunculatum, are also known as Swamp Lilies, showcasing the diversity of this captivating flower. The Limodorum tankerwillae, or Swamp Lily, and Phaius grandifolius, or Swamp Orchid, are additional wonders of the swampy habitats they call home. The Orange River Lily (Crinum bulbispermum) adds a splash of color to the floodplain grasslands of South Africa, while the Turks cap lily (Lilium superbum) graces the wetlands of North America, particularly in Everglades National Park. Experience the magic of the Swamp Lily, a living testament to the breathtaking wonders of the natural world.