Slenderleaf false foxglove

Description

Proiphys amboinensis (syn. Eurycles amboinensis), commonly called the Cardwell Lily, is a peculiar bulbous herb that produces nearly circular leaves followed by attractive scented white flowers with yellow throats. The larger leaves can be over 25 cm long have a leaf stem up to 50 cm long. The pure white, fragrant flowers are 5 cm wide each with up to 18 flowers in a umbel-like cluster on stalks over 50 cm long. They open in succession over a prolonged period and last well. It is one of the most attractive in the genus. Plants die back to an underground bulb during winter and should not be disturbed at this time.