Eremurus himalaicus

Eremurus himalaicus
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Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Genus: Eremurus
Species:
E. himalaicus
Binomial name
Eremurus himalaicus
Synonyms[1]

Henningia himalaica (Baker) A.P.Khokhr.

Eremurus himalaicus, the Himalayan foxtail lily or white-flowered foxtail lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae.[2][3] It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the western Himalayas.[1] It is useful in the garden as a tall accent plant, as its flower spike can reach from 6 ft (2 m) to 8 ft (2.5 m).[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Eremurus himalaicus Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Eremurus himalaicus Himalayan foxtail lily". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022. Ultimate height; 1.5–2.5 metres ... 13 suppliers
  3. ^ "Eremurus himalaicus (EMUHI)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Eremurus growing guide". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.


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