Stream lily facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stream lily |
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Rare (NCA)
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Helmholtzia
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glaberrima
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The stream lily (Helmholtzia glaberrima) is a beautiful plant that grows in parts of Australia. It's known for its long, green leaves and pretty white or pale pink flowers. This plant is a type of perennial, which means it lives for more than two years. It also has special underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread.
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All About the Stream Lily
What Does the Stream Lily Look Like?
Stream lilies have long, dark-green leaves that look like straps. These plants grow in groups and can get quite tall, up to 2 metres (about 6.5 feet) high! In the summer, they grow tall spikes with white or pale pink flowers.
Where Do Stream Lilies Grow?
You can find stream lilies in the rainforest areas of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. They especially like to grow near creeks and in gullies, which are small valleys. They are often found in the McPherson Range and nearby areas.
How Was the Stream Lily Named?
The stream lily was first officially described by a British botanist named Joseph Dalton Hooker. He wrote about it in a science magazine called The Botanical Magazine in 1873. At first, he gave it the name Philydrum glaberrimum. Later, in 1881, the plant was moved into a different group of plants called the Helmholtzia genus, which is why its full name is now Helmholtzia glaberrima.
