An interesting and fairly large epigeal bulb. The leaves are twisted somewhat similar to that of Boophone disticha but the leaves are shorter and the flowers and seeds typical of Drimia. The plants are found in an area between Prince Albert and Klaarstroom.
Picture taken during beginning of growing season. The leaves get perhaps up to twice the length as in the picture.
Picture taken during beginning of growing season. The leaves get perhaps up to twice the length as in the picture.
Picture taken 1 June with leaves approximately fully developed
In habitat
Flowers
Seed
For comparison included here a pic of Drimia physodes from the Tanqua Karoo.
Although perhaps related the difference maybe too much to regard both as the same species.
Although perhaps related the difference maybe too much to regard both as the same species.
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