Common name:
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: S. Africa
Description: Scale-like leaf bears multiple much-branched green outgrowths (enation) on its upper surface. Tubers flower before leaves emerge in late summer.
Uses:
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USDA Zone:
Source: Matt Opel
Provenance:
Divisions from NYBG 93/86
Restrictions:
Culture:
Winter-growing, tuberous plant. Needs bright sun and regular watering while growing. Keep dry and shaded in summer.
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Asparagaceae
- SubFamily: Nolinoideae
- Tribe: Eriospermeae
- SubTribe:
References:
- Angiosperm Phylogeny Website at MoBot. Last accessed on Tuesday, 03 December, 2019.
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