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Tennessee Nature Photographer: The Private World of the Spider Lily

Did you know that the Spider Lily is not a member of the Lily family?  It is actually a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, also known as the Amaryllis family.  The Spider Lily is more directly related to Daffodils than Lilies.   This lovely plant resides in my neighbor’s yard.  I have been watching it for a few weeks and the other morning the light was just right to get up close and personal with this lovely.

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