Drimia media

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Drimia media
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Genus: Drimia
Species:
D. media
Binomial name
Drimia media
Jacq. ex Willd.

Drimia media is a species of Drimia native to South Africa. It is a bulb plant like other Drimia species, such as Drimia platyphylla. It was described in 1799 by Jacq Willid.[1]

Description

It is a bulbular Drimia, with long, rigid leaves, that are cylindrical with pointed tips likely to maximize exposure to the sun and reduce loss of water. Its bulbs about 2 inches across when mature. Multiple leaves grow from each bulb. This plant grows in winter.[2]

Flowers

Its flowers grow on a stalk, and in a loose clump in Autumn. It is brownish on the outside of the tubular petals, and with antlers that are purple or blue.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Drimia media Jacq. ex Willd. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  2. ^ a b "Drimia media, Jeukbol, Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc". www.smgrowers.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.