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Romulea rosea var. rosea

Oniongrass, Rosy Sandcrocus
Also known as: Bulbocodium chloroleucum (Jacq.) Kuntze +11 more
  • Bulbocodium chloroleucum (Jacq.) Kuntze
  • Calydorea chilensis Muñoz-Schick
  • Crocus capensis Burm.f.
  • Ixia chloroleuca Jacq.
  • Ixia fugax Hornem.
  • Romulea celsii (Planch.) Klatt
  • Romulea chloroleuca (Jacq.) Eckl.
  • Romulea rosea var. celsii Planch.
  • Romulea rosea var. chloroleuca (Jacq.) Bég.
  • Trichonema chloroleucum (Jacq.) Ker Gawl.
  • Trichonema chloroleucum (Jacq.) KerGawl.
  • Trichonema ochroleucum Ker Gawl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Variety
  • Botanical Family: Iridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Romulea rosea var. rosea (commonly known as Oniongrass or Rosy Sandcrocus) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Romulea rosea, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

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

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chile Central, France, Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tristan da Cunha
Base Species & Variations

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