Ammocharis coranica

Ammocharis coranica

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Common Names

Berglelie, Gifbol, Seeroogblom (afrikaans)
Ground Lily, Ammocharis (english)

Taxonomy

Family AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus Ammocharis
Species coranica
SA Plant Number
Basionym Ammocharis coranica

Description

These deciduous bulbs have grey-green, strap-shaped, falcate leaves with blunt tips.

It produces multiple sweet smelling, trumpet shaped, glossy pink to reddish flower heads from September to March. The scent is more pronounced at night and therefore probably moth pollinated.

They make a wonderful display after rain in grassland gardens, are beautiful in rockeries or containers.

Size: up to 35 cm

Wildlife

Insects:

These sweet smelling flowers scent is more intense at night and therefore probably moth pollinated.

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