Crinum sp.

Crinum sp.

Year
1964
Face Value
0.33
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
YE-AR 391A
Yvert & Tellier
YE-AR 96
Stanley Gibbons
YE-AR 299

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
11½ x 12
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Österreichische Staatsdruckerei (Austrian State Printer)
The genus Crinum comprises striking bulbous perennial plants belonging to the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (such as Crinum album). Renowned for their large, trumpet-shaped blossoms and strap-like green leaves, Crinum species often bloom in rocky wadis and seasonal watercourses, holding a valued place in regional flora for their ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal uses.

Issued in the mid-1960s as part of the country's topical botanical and flora series, this commemorative postage stamp celebrates Crinum sp. The design showcases the elegant white-and-pink inflorescence and lush foliage of the flower, highlighting the botanical diversity and natural beauty of the region.