Taxon

Cyanella hyacinthoides

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Common name: Blouraaptol, Raaptol, Raaptoluintjie, Raapuintjie, Tolraap, Klipraap, Lady's hand
Family: Tecophilaeaceae
Distribution: South Africa
Habitat: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo
IUCN Red list: Least concern
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments: The bulb is edible once cooked, and is said to serve as an onion substitute. It tolerates drought but is vulnerable to frost.
Links: iNaturalist.org • iSpot • Pacific Bulb Society • Red List of South African Plants

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