Taxon

Brunsvigia bosmaniae

 
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Brunsvigia bosmaniae - Maartblom, Pienkmaartblom, Candelabra lily
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Common name: Maartblom, Pienkmaartblom, Candelabra lily
Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)
Synonym: Brunsvigia appendiculata
Distribution: Northern Cape, Western Cape
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: In common with other members of the family, this species forms large spherical fruiting heads which detach from the plant at maturity and efficiently disperse seeds while being bowled along by the wind (tumbleweed).
Links: Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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