Common name:
Family: Tecophilaeaceae
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Country of Origin: South Africa - southwestern Cape Province
Description: These are tender bulbs, natives of South Africa. They grow about 9-25cm high, have lance-shaped leaves and bear yellow flowers in early summer.
Uses:
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USDA Zone:
Source: Silverhill
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Culture:
Sow seed in autumn. Winter growing; needs sun, well drained soil.
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
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- Family: Tecophilaeaceae
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