Paintbrush Lily, also often called the pincushion lily. Posted on November 3, 2012 by bulldog Posted in Other photos, Photography Tagged Paintbrush Lily. 27 Comments (Scadoxus puniceus) the Paintbrush Lily. Its preferred habitat is in cool, moist leaf litter and thus is found in shady places, such as ravines and forests. Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPinterestLinkedInLike this:Like Loading...