Crinum, commonly known as the swamp lily, has an intriguing story. Legend has it that a beautiful nymph named Crinum fell in love with a mortal. However, their love was forbidden by the gods. Determined to be together, the nymph transformed herself into a stunning flower, the Crinum plant. It was said that when the mortal would pass by a lily pond, the Crinum would bloom, reminding him of their eternal love. Thus, the exquisite Crinum became a symbol of undying love and devotion, captivating hearts with its enchanting beauty.
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Crinum is a genus of about 180 species of perennial plants that have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs. They are found in seasonally moist areas, including marshes, swamps, depressions and along the sides of streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide.
Description
Crinum leaves are basal, typically long and strap-shaped, with colors ranging from light green to green.
Cytological studies have shown that 27 species of Crinum are diploid, having a typical chromosome count of 2n = 22. Abilio Fernandes found that the Orange River Crinum bulbispermum had a count of 2n = 66, and some desert Crinum macowanii 2n = 44. These polyploid species produce seeds that are often parthenogenetic triploid or diploids, lack vigour and seldom grow to mature plants.
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