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Gamon

Asphodelus cerasiferus

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

Is very similar to A. fistulosus in the flowers but is taller with big brown colored fruits.
Each flower is 5 to 12 millimeters wide with six tepals which are generally white or very pale pink with a neat central longitudinal stripe of brown to reddish-purple. The flowers are diurnal, closing at night and in overcast or low-light weather conditions.

Habitat:

It is native to the Mediterranean region. It thrives in any area with a Mediterranean climate.

Notes:

Parque Lagunas de La Mata.

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