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@ Tuesday, 25. Mar, 2008 – 12:13:47
I spotted this growing in Roath Park, Cardiff last summer...
I've absolutely no idea what it is, but I liked it so I photographed it. The thing sort of reminded me of bromeliad, but also in some respects of an orchid, or one of the succulents... I suppose the flower-head must've been getting on for two feet tall.
Quite an amazing thing... so I thought I'd share it. 
Usksider
Pro Dim prob, bach. 
isadora101
The close-up 'crop' is fabulous...so pretty
Usksider
Pro It's lovely isn't it? All those perfect little flowers...
la_spice
I think it's commonly called a "pineapple lily"
ithink your right its name is EUCOMIS but which one i am not sure??
Judging by the coloration alone I'd say it's Eucomis Comosa, though I may be mistaken.
Very nice pics though, whatever it is!
Usksider
Pro I do love the Internewt... I learn something new every day. 
Usksider
Pro Is that because you've arrived then Jack? You come is... 
must have something to do with the European communists
Usksider
Pro Certainly sounds plausible.
Usksider
Pro Oh really? Well done... I knew somebody would know what it was.
la_spice
You seem drawn to lilies and orchids
Usksider
Pro It's the funereal aspect.... 
Tentativeplotfinder
Lilies are traditional at Easter!
Usksider
Pro I didn't know that...
Tentativeplotfinder
Lots of the more traditional churches I've been to often have lilies at Easter. When I was on my way to the Good Friday service, I met some of our flower arranging ladies who'd been delighted they'd got some lilies for Sunday.
Usksider
Pro Yes that's right... hadn't thought about that... just assumed it was funeral flowers!
la_spice
Trust you!
Usksider
Pro Well you know...
la_spice
Have a big hug!
Usksider
Pro Thank you......
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nice one, cheers for that!