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Hymenocallis caroliniana Stalk
Hymenocallis caroliniana Leaves
Ask the Expert: Can you tell me what the name of this plant? I live in Arkansas and I found it on the side of the road. Just thought it was neat looking. It looks like it might have a bloom coming out now. I can’t wait to see what it looks like. Can you tell me more about it? Dawn
Plant Expert Reply:
Looks like a Hymenocallis caroliniana known as Spider Lily. These are native to Arkansas and often found in the wild. I can make a positive ID when it blooms. So if you can send me a picture of the bloom.
here\’s the pic of the bloom.
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Oh yeah it look like a spider lily beginning to bloom. The blooms should continue to open. Awesome.
From the looks with the anthers sticking out, the plant looks like a Manfreda virginica, a south east native in the agave family.
http://www.missouriplants.com/Greenalt/Manfreda_virginica_page.html