This is a “Doryanthes excelsa”, commonly known as the gymea lily. In winter the flower spike grows from the centre of the rosette until it is up to 6 metres high.
Found this when hubby and I walked around the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. Will be posting what I saw in the gardens soon!
You know what I enjoy doing nowadays? What can be lovelier than sketching on a sunny day
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My Camera & I (2) 
such unique type of Lily. so lovely, T.
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We have lots of that kind here in Australia during this time of the year!
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Just love your drawings Teresa, what a wonderful talent you have
Not only do you take great photos your sketches are even better 🥰
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Thanks Ali…such nice words!
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🙂
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Beautiful lily, Teresa 👏 Love the sketch as well 😃
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Thanks Jez!
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wow both for the flower and your drawings
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Thanks Becky! Glad you like them!
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They are amazing plants!
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You are very talented.
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Thanks a lot Mama!
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What a cool find. Love your sketches too 😀
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Yes it is cool! 👍 thanks for liking my sketches too!
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6 meters is quite a length for this lovely flower 🙂
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Well, that is what it says in Google! 🤷🏻♀️
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I’ve never seen this before. It’s wonderful.
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Thanks Mama! They are in abundance here during this time. sorry for the late response.
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Oh wow, your sketches are beautiful! That is such a wonderful talent you have 🌸.
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Thank you so much! A great hobby to pass the time!
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