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Massonia depressa

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with two opposite leaves lying flat on the ground. A spiky cluster of white, yellow or brown flowers appears at the centre of the plant in winter. The flowers are uniquely scented like yeast, to attract pollination by
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does not tolerate freezing temperatures, so must be grown under glass in a cold greenhouse or similar. It requires full sun, and dry conditions during the dormant season (starting in spring). It has been given the
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This species has been observed to be variable in the wild, and numerous attempts have been made to resolve its true relationships within the genus
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is exceptionally long - up to 2mm. The seed capsules are inflated, enabling them to be wind-borne.
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means "having a flattened appearance", a feature common to all in this genus.
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Scientific classification
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Plantae
Tracheophytes
Angiosperms
Monocots
Asparagales
Asparagaceae
Scilloideae
Massonia
Binomial name
Houtt.
species
flowering plant
family
geophyte
native
Cape Provinces
Free State
South Africa
bulbous
perennial
gerbils
anther
specific epithet
Royal Horticultural Society
Award of Garden Merit
List of plants known as lily

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