Author: |
Frans Verdoorn,
1953 |
Family: |
AMARYLLIDACEAE |
Origin: |
Transvaal,
South Africa |
Soil: |
Sand
- Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
10
Centimetres |
Height: |
40
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
White
/ Pink |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
Grass
Lily |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Amaryllidaceae
was described by Frans Verdoorn in 1953. It is found in the South
Africa, growing in sand or other well drained soil with some water
and lots of sun. The bulb will slowly grow to ten centimetres in
diameter, the 80 centimetres long leaves will form a 40 centimetres
high plant. The flowers are from almost white over striped to dark
pink. It can only be reproduced by seeds.
The genera is from the Greek
krinon, meaning 'lily'.
The species name from Latin; gramini; 'grass' and Latin -cola;.
'living among'. |