Gethyllis species

The above picture shows a miniature Gethyllis which was discovered in a dry mountain pass in an area to the south of the Richtersveld, South Africa.  Bulbs were found growing underneath low bushes which is a rather unusual habitat for a Gethyllis.  The area experiences rainy freezing winter nights and sorching summer days.  Its bulbs are about 1.5 cm in diameter.  Like other Gethyllis, this miniature species is sweetly fragrant.

Dennis Tsang (May 11, 2005)
Hong Kong

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