CRINUM ASIATICUM 
Crinum — Greek word for a lily; asiaticum: asiatic. 
English name: Crinum. 
Family: Amaryllidaceae. 
Country of origin: Tropical Asia. 
Colour: flowers white, stamen stalk 
reddish. 
Carden use: a large plant with w'hite, 
scented flowers. Suitable for 
a large permanent bed. 
Propagation : division or seed. 
A, head of flowers. 
B, single flower in face view. 
C, fruit. 
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