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Ornithoglossum viride

Cape Poison Onion, Cape Slangkop
Also known as: Melanthium viride L.f. +2 more
  • Melanthium viride L.f.
  • Onixotis viridis (L.f.) Raf.
  • Ornithoglossum glaucum Salisb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Colchicaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Ornithoglossum viride (commonly known as Cape poison-onion or Cape slangkop) is a tuberous plant within the Colchicaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

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