ORNITHOGLOSSUM VIRIDE

This member of the Colchicaceae family was described by William Townsend Aiton in 1811. It is found in southern South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The bulbs will grow to 2,5 centimetres in diameter, the whole plant up to 15 centimetres height. The flowers are brownish-red to dark purple..

The genera name from Latin; ornis; bird' and glössa; 'tong' referring to the petals. The species name is Latin for 'green '. The fruit.