Taxon

Cyrtanthus obliquus

Cyrtanthus obliquus - Knysnalelie, Knysna lily, Umathaga
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Common name: Knysnalelie, Knysna lily, Umathaga
Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)
Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat: Exposed rocky outcrops in grassland or fynbos
National red list: Declining
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: A very attractive evergreen species, with its large pendulous flowers and grey-green leaves. It would be a welcome addition to any water wise garden.
Links: iNaturalist.org • iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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