Lachenalia contaminata (wild hyacinth) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is a bulbous perennial growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall, with grass-like leaves and fleshy stems bearing brushlike white flowers tipped with maroon in spring.[1][2][3]

The Latin specific epithet contaminata refers to the flowers which appear to be "contaminated" with red or brown markings.[4]

This plant requires a sheltered, frost-free position or under glass.[5]

References

  1. ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
  2. ^ "ISpot | southern Africa - your place to share nature".
  3. ^ "Lachenalia species two". Pacific Bulb Society. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  4. ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
  5. ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Lachenalia contaminata". Retrieved 20 July 2013.

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