Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil

Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil

Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) - A precursor
of autumn

Pancratium maritimum - Sea daffodil

Sea daffodils on Kalathas beach, Akrotiri peninsula

Sea daffodils

Sea daffodils in Falasarna

Sea daffodil - detail
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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 plant is endangered because its natural habitat - sandy beaches - is developed for tourism.
There are some fascinating facts about Pancratium maritimum as well as botanical drawings here if you are interested.
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