Commonly called the Peruvian lily or the lily of the Incas, the alstroemeria is believed to have originated in the mountains of Peru and Bolivia. Swedish Baron Klas von Alstroemer discovered them ...

commonly called Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, bears delicately marked, almost orchid-like flowers. The genus of approximately 50 species of flowering plants is native to South America.

the lily of the Incas. But this is a colourful flower and perhaps a colourful name is appropriate. This plant appears in lots of gardens, usually as large clumps with masses of orange flowers ...

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