What are these?

[TGBTG]

I took these flower pics at my Mom's house. They only bloom around this time of year. Does anyone know what they are? Thanks for looking.

[Dogtaggart]

Can't answer you question I'm afraid but these are beautiful sharp captures! What amazing flowers... better than the dandelions in my back yard...

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Debbie - whatever they are, they're gorgeous ... maybe a member of the lily family .. I'm sure someone here will id it for you .. very nice

[imik]

I have these flowers in my yard too. I think it's called a "Spider Lilly". I haven't seen any in my yard for some time now but about two years ago i got to snap a few when they started sporadically popping up in the spring. Hope you don't mind me sharing one of mine. Great shots of a very unique flower! Kimi

[Tryfan67]

What wonderful crisp shots of a beautiful flower, sorry I do not know the name either. Thanks for sharing.

[Chewys Dad]

I don't know the name either, but Spider Lilly sounds right, we have these in South Korea as well, this one was taken on the top of the mountain named Chongoksa, a popular hikeing area near here. Heres a snapshot it took several years ago.


Your pictures are lovely and well presented.
Thanks for sharing these
Michael.

[TGBTG]

[QUOTE=imik;645780] I have these flowers in my yard too. I think it's called a "Spider Lilly". I haven't seen any in my yard for some time now but about two years ago i got to snap a few when they started sporadically popping up in the spring. Hope you don't mind me sharing one of mine. Great shots of a very unique flower! Kimi



Thanks, my Mom wanted me to find out what they were. Your shot is beautiful. I will try to get more shots but will have to wait until next year.
Debbie

[T.R.R]

Red Spider Lily, Surprise Lily
Lycoris radiata

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lycoris (LY-kor-iss) (Info)
Species: radiata (rad-ee-AY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Lycoris radiata var. radiata

[T.R.R]

Oo and very nice and crisp pictures. They are very cool plants, wish we got them here in Alaska.

[TGBTG]

Thanks everyone for comments and help in id-ing the flower. My Mom will be glad to find out.

Thanks