Howdy, At this site: http://www.crinum.org/crinpics/fig_39.html It is written that this plant is a common garden plant of California. It appears similar to crinum plants I've seen around Sydney. Its a passing curiosity for me, but can those on other continents please say when it flowers for them (the month) and confirm it retains it's leaves whilst flowering (as in the photo) (and the city/country please). Thanks David. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003