Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil

The sea daffodil is a stunning flower which appears on beaches in late summer. It grows from a bulb. The leaves come out in winter and dry out before the flower appears. The flower is endangered because its natural habitat - sandy beaches - is developed for tourism.

There are some very interesting and detailed facts about Pancratium maritimum as well as botanical drawings here if you are interested

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