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Wavy-leaved Squill

Drimia undata

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Field Notes

Description:

An autumn blooming bulb. Flowers rather large, but brownish and well camouflaged against the bright desert soil. Leave occur in winter after rains, they are wavy.

Habitat:

plains and rocky slopes in the desert

Reference Links:

חצב גלוני – Urginea undulata (Desf.) Steinh. | צמחיית ישראל ברשת

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Ava T-B
Also first of this species on PN!

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016

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