What is growing in my yard?

[Silentrunning]

I have these strange flowers sprouting randomly around my yard. They are nothing that I have planted. What is strange is they have no leaves of any sort. Just a stem and multiple flowers on top.

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[Tetters]

That flower looks like a Cleome to me..... no idea why it has no leaves. Just a couple of weeks ago some friends of ours asked us about an Amaryllis that popped up in their garden unexpectedly, and that had no leaves either

 

[Mrsclem]

Here we call them naked lilies!

 

[Tetters]

Here we call them naked lilies!

Us horty culty types tend to try and stick to the proper names - it is less confusing in the long run. It`s learning a few Latin names during my time in propagation at the nursery that taught me how useful Latin can be, and how it actually simplifies things. Pet names for plants usually causes total confusion..... and I`m confused enough already

 

[Tetters]

@Mrsclem ....an added thank you for your information. Have just looked the Amaryllis up and found the name Belladonna for the leafless variety. It says they are poisonous , as the name suggests

 

[DirtMechanic]

Down at the base you will find a cluster of bulbs, usually 10 or so. Pop them out and they work nicely along borders. They bloom twice a year at least. Here is some Becky has out front. They show up the most in the spring.

 

[Mrsclem]

Us horty culty types tend to try and stick to the proper names - it is less confusing in the long run. It`s learning a few Latin names during my time in propagation at the nursery that taught me how useful Latin can be, and how it actually simplifies things. Pet names for plants usually causes total confusion..... and I`m confused enough already View attachment 71836

Never studied Latin! How about Lycoris radiata

 

[Tetters]

Never studied Latin! How about Lycoris radiata

Mmmmm so much posher than 'red spider lily' ennit I often wish I could have studied Latin at school, but only picked up a smidgeon by working with plants.

 

[Mrsclem]

I find the latin names to be oh so confusing- not many botanists on websites I deal with. I deal with common names and have been gardening for 55+ years. Have a nice day!