Lycoris is Full of Surprises
I have long concluded my worldly knowledge is woefully insufficient for crafting botanical names! Creating these names requires a comprehension of Latin and Greek languages, often blended with an understanding of mythological tales from around the world. This depth of knowledge is no more apparent than in the naming of Lycoris squamigera, a bulb commonly called Surprise Lily or Naked Lady….
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Bruce Crawford
