Eremurus, a member of the family Asphodelaceae, is a genus of more than 40 species mostly from central and western Asia, inhabiting dry rocky slopes, often found at fairly high elevations in mountainous terrain. This genus was discussed informally on the Pacific Bulb Society list in January 2003. This discussion can be found in the Archives

Eremurus himalaicus, photo by Arnold Trachtenberg
Eremurus himalaicus

Eremurus stenophyllus (syn. Eremurus bungei), photos by Mark McDonough, early June, 2002 and late June 28, 2004, at mid anthesis. The plant had 12 flower spikes in 2004..
Eremurus stenophyllus Eremurus stenophyllus

Eremurus robustus Grown in New Jersey, photo by Arnold Trachtenberg
Eremurus robustus

Here is a pink form photographed in mid-May, 2005 by Jim McKenney. This first photo shows the inflorescence close up, and the second gives the overall scale.
Eremurus robustus Eremurus robustus

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