Albuca

Distribution:

Africa: South Africa: Western Cape: Northern Cape:

Albuca dilucula (Coilonox diluculum, Ornithogalum diluculum) is found in dry areas of the western Karoo to the Montagu district. It is a very attractive species with leather-like margins on a single blue leaf. It is a winter grower and the leaf is shed in summer. The yellow green flowers are slightly nodding. Flowering time is in spring. Reference: The Color Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs - Manning, Goldblatt and Sijman - Timber Press 2002. Photographs: Martin Scott.

Albuca dilucula from south of Laingsburg.

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