Botanical name: Hymenocallis littoralis
Spider lily or beach spider lily is a truly amazing plant that can tolerate the broadest possible range of growing conditions. It can grow in water, in wet boggy areas, as well as dry areas. The lovely white flowers have long narrow reflexed petals behind a central cup. Several flowers are carried on each sturdy 70-90 cm stem. Stamen filaments are green and narrow petals have a thin membrane between them, which probably explains the origin of its scientific name. I took this photograph on 1st May 2012 near a street adjacent to my present stay at Mysore. My daughter was my companion in this expedition to shoot this flower. Thanks to her.
