dcsimg

""

Image of Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn

Description:

A large bulb that blooms in early autumn without leaves. Bulb is poisonous, huge and shallow. Spike very tall and long with over 100 white flowers. Soon after blooming the fruit develop and disperse their black seeds. Leaves waxy, develop after rain in winter time. It is primarily a Mediterranean species, but penetrates the desert as u can see here.

Source Information

license
cc-by-nc-sa-3.0
copyright
licensed media from TrekNature DwCA without owner
original
original media file
visit source
partner site
TrekNature DwCA
ID
307771