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Mountbatten pink, also called Plymouth Pink, [2] is a naval camouflage colour resembling greyish mauve. It was first used by Lord Mountbatten of the British Royal Navy during World War II . After noticing a Union-Castle Line ship with a similar camouflage colour disappearing from sight, he applied the colour to his own ships, believing the ...
Zephyranthes robusta is a relatively large species of rain lily. It grows from ovate to obovate bulbs around 3.5 to 5 cm (1.4 to 2.0 in) in diameter. [6]Plants bear solitary lavender to pale pink, funnel-shaped flowers, 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in) long, held at a slight angle on 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in) scapes, [3] with a leaf-like bract 1.8–4 cm (0.71–1.57 in) long at the base.
Zephyranthes carinata, commonly known as the rosepink zephyr lily or pink rain lily, [4] is a perennial flowering plant native to Mexico, Colombia and Central America.
NFP Green, Standard issued camouflage since 2019 in the Royal Netherlands Army. [50] [51] This camouflage is designed to be used in green areas, woods, and urban areas in Europe. Three additional colour variations are in use and are shown below. An arctic version of the NFP is being considered. [52] M19. NFP-Multitone. Flecktarn: 2019
Zephyranthes rosea, commonly known as the Cuban zephyrlily, rosy rain lily, rose fairy lily, rose zephyr lily or the pink rain lily, is a species of rain lily native to Peru and Colombia. They are widely cultivated as ornamentals and have become naturalized in tropical regions worldwide. Like all rain lilies, they are known for blooming only ...
It is known by various common names, including walking flower mantis, orchid-blossom mantis and (pink) orchid mantis. It is one of several species known as flower mantis , a reference to their unique physical form and behaviour, which often involves moving with a “swaying” motion, as if being “blown” in the breeze.
Common names for species in this genus include fairy lily, rainflower, zephyr lily, magic lily, Atamasco lily, and rain lily. The name is derived from Ζέφυρος ( Zephyrus ), the Greek god of the west wind, and ἄνθος ( anthos ), meaning flower, referring to the slender stalks.
Nerine bowdenii is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is an herbaceous bulbous perennial, growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall by 8 cm (3 in), with strap-shaped leaves and large umbels of lily-like pink flowers in late summer and autumn. [1]