Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Colchicum sp.
Common name:
Bobbejaanskoen, Cup and a saucer, Men-in-a-boat
Family:
Colchicaceae
Synonym:
Androcymbium
Distribution:
Mediterranean
Comments:
The most noticeable characteristic of the southern African species are their large, often colourful bracts, which are upright, forming a cup that embraces the flowers.
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Locations
1:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2016-87/1 • Provenance: Wild
Area
Individual