| Nerine sarniensis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nerine sarniensis bloom | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Nerine |
| Species: | N. sarniensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nerine sarniensis | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
| |
Nerine sarniensis, commonly known asGuernsey lily orRaquel is aspecies offlowering plant in the familyAmaryllidaceae. It is thetype species of theNerinegenus. It is widely cultivated in thetemperate world and is particularly associated with the island of Guernsey, as reflected in both its Latin and common names (sarniensis means "from Guernsey"),[2] though it does not originate there, nor is it a truelily (it is more closely related toAmaryllis andSternbergia). It isnative to theNorthern andWestern Cape Provinces ofSouth Africa, though it is now naturalized inFrance,Madeira and theAzores.[1]
Nerine sarniensis is abulbousperennial growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall by 8 cm (3 in) wide, with strap-shaped leaves and umbels ofscarlet, lily-like flowers with conspicuous stamens tipped withpurple anthers, in late summer and early autumn.[3]
In cultivationN. sarniensis requires winter protection in colder areas.[4] Nerine lily is known among florists as one of the longest lastingcut flowers.
 | ThisAmaryllidaceae article is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |
 | This article about theBailiwick of Guernsey is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |