The threatened Cahaba lily, named for the Cahaba River, is a member of the amaryllis family that lives in fast-moving rivers and streams. The plant's showy flowers attract a number of pollinators as well as large numbers of canoers and kayakers during the spring blooming period.
Cahaba Lilies
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