Drimia media
| Drimia media | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
| Genus: | Drimia |
| Species: | D. media |
| Binomial name | |
| Drimia media Jacq. ex Willd. | |
Drimia media is a species of Drimia native to South Africa. It is a bulb plant like other Drimia species, such as Drimia platyphylla. It was described in 1799 by Jacq Willid.[1]
Description
It is a bulbular Drimia, with long, rigid leaves, that are cylindrical with pointed tips likely to maximize exposure to the sun and reduce loss of water. Its bulbs about 2 inches across when mature. Multiple leaves grow from each bulb. This plant grows in winter.[2]
Flowers
Its flowers grow on a stalk, and in a loose clump in Autumn. It is brownish on the outside of the tubular petals, and with antlers that are purple or blue.[2]
References
- ^ "Drimia media Jacq. ex Willd. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ a b "Drimia media, Jeukbol, Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc". www.smgrowers.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.