Colchicum tuviae

A small endemic of eastern Judea. It is subhysteranthous. It is characterized by nectarial appendages that looks like hairs. These hairs protect the nectar from being stolen by small bees.

Dr Ori Fragman-Sapir (March 23, 2006)
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