The herbaceous, deciduous perennial plant known as the fire lily (Gloriosa superba), which is a member of the family Colchicaceae, is known for its brilliant flowers that resemble flames. Its alluring flowers come in a variety of hues, ranging from yellow-orange to deep red and pink, and are grown all over the world for the reason that they are so vibrantly beautiful. The fire lily is also known as the flame lily, gloriosa lily, glory lily, superb lily, climbing lily, and creeping lily. These are some of its other common names. The fire lily is a type of wildflower that is indigenous to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The fire lily is Zimbabwe's national flower. Botanists and gardeners all over the world grow fire lilies for their aesthetic value, and the plant has naturalized in parts of Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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