Saturday, 6 May 2017

White Albuca

White Albuca;  Albuca nelsonii

Image result for White AlbucaIt is a summer rainfall species found in partially shaded areas in grassland and on coastal cliffs in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It occurs at an altitude of 30-170 m.

An infusion made from Albuca nelsonii bulbs and tubers of Kniphofia species, known as icacane, is taken as an emetic as protection against sorcery. Albuca nelsonii is well suited to mass plantings in flower borders or on rockeries, especially in informal gardens.

More: https://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/albucnelson.htm


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