Androcymbium palaestinum
A stalkless bulb. Leave long narrow and pointed. Flowers in the middle of the leave rosette. Perianth segments 6, white, purple striped or plain. Anthers six, emerging from six nectaries. This plant was found in the extreme desert, where it blooms only once is several years when there are rare heavy rains.
Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Uploaded Jan 5, 2019. Captured Dec 25, 2018 10:00 in Unnamed Road, Israel.
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"Israel has a wonderfully unique flora and is a real treasure when it comes to the diversity of plant species. It boasts approximately 2,700 plant species, including 200 species that occur exclusively in the area of Mt. Hermon. This amazing species richness is due to several factors: Israel has many different habitats, it's a meeting point between geographical regions, it has impressive climatic transitions, and the topography favors plant diversity. JungleDragon user, Dr. Ori Fragman-Sapir, is a botanist, the director of the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, a scientific editor, and an author. His work inspires and educates others concerning plant conservation and the flora of South West Asia. The exceptional beauty of the flora in this region of the world is easily seen through the gorgeous photos that Ori has kindly shared on JungleDragon! Enjoy! #JungleDragon" Posted 5 years ago
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