page_title: Lycoris squamigera
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: Lycoris squamigera / Description
caption_attribution_description: English: Lycoris squamigera. Zoom in to see two low profile bud near to ground. Chiba Japan on 2008 Aug., 24 日本語: ヒガンバナ属Lycoris夏水仙（ナツズイセン）L. squamigera 千葉県にて。写真を拡大すると2つの背の低い蕾が地表近くに見える。2008年8月24日撮影
context_page_description: Lycoris squamigera, the resurrection lily or surprise lily, is a plant in the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. It is also sometimes referred to as naked ladies. It is believed to have originated in Japan or China. It is now cultivated as an ornamental in many places, and naturalized in Korea.
context_section_description: Lycoris squamigera  is an herbaceous plant with basal, simple leaves, which are not present when the flowers emerge from the crown. The leaves sprout and grow in the spring, then die back during June; flowers appear in late July or early August. The flowers are white or pink and fragrant.  The flowers spring dramatically from the ground in mid to late summer; it usually takes only four to five days from first emergence to full bloom.  This suddenness is reflected in its common names: surprise lily, magic lily, and resurrection lily.
caption: Flowers emerged, leaves are not present;  two buds on short stem from ground  – Chiba, Japan
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