Photo by
Panos & Stavros.
Photo by
Panos & Stavros. |
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This member of the
Hyacinthaceae family was given this name by Maarten Houttuyn in 1780. It is found in Southern Africa, growing in grit
or other well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The bulb
will grow to 4,5 centimetres in diameter, the leaves won't raise to
more than a half centimetre, but can get up to 26 centimetres long.
The flowers are greenish-white and are mainly pollinated by rodents.
This is a
winter grower.
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