Crinum
Crinum, a large genus of plants with beautiful, lilylike flowers. About 100 species have been found in tropical and subtropical regions. Most crinums have long, narrow leaves, thick, bulblike roots, and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers. The blossoms of the cultivated species may be white, greenish, pink, or red. Some are nearly four inches (10 cm) wide. The Florida swamp lily is a North American species with a cluster of small, white flowers. The cluster is nearly two feet (60 cm) long.
The crinums belong to the family Amaryllidaceae. The Florida swamp lily is Crinum americanum.