Close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920

Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920. Pictured against a dark background. Seven blossoms can be seen, and portions of the two stalks.; "This group consists of one deciduous plant, A. belladonna (Belladonna Lily; Naked Lady Lily), which is native to southern Africa and has been naturalized in some areas of the U.S. This plant grows from a true bulb to 2 or 3 feet high. It produces long, slender leaves in the spring, which die back in early summer. Then, in late summer, 2- to 3-foot, red tinged stalks arise each bearing up to a dozen, aromatic blossoms. The 4- to 6-inch, trumpet-shaped flowers may be white, red, rosy red, or pink and are excellent as cut flowers, lasting for about a week. *Note that Belladonna Lilies are poisonous if eaten." -- unknown author