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Leafless Kopieva

Bulbine favosa

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Description - from Wikipedia

Bulbine favosa, also known as the leafless kopieva, is a species of tuberous, geophytic plant in the genus Bulbine, which grows in sandy soils in South Africa.

Distribution
Bulbine favosa is native to the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where it occurs from Piketberg in the north, to the Riviersonderend Mountains in the south.
Its typical habitat is low slopes and flat terrain, on limestone or sandy substrates.

Description
While flowering, B. favosa has no leaves; its common name is in reference to this. When it is not flowering, it has a few narrowly linear or filiform leaves that look like a sedge crossed with a grape hyacinth.
Bulbine favosa usually flowers in May for a short time; its flowers are yellow, small and fragrant. Its capsules are globose.


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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Bees Bees

Tolerances & suitability

Good potplant Good potplant

Social features

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