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Small pernnial with ovoid bulb 1.5-3 cm long, with a thick papery dark brown
covering. One or two flowers on slender green stems (with tendency to coil or curve);
flowers fragrant, with perianth tube narrow, pale green; petals white, apex rounded to
slightly pointed; corona very small, with six semi-circular orange lobes, only 1 mm long.
Capsule 1 cm long. Leaves only 1-2, very slender, usually appearing after flowering.
Habitat:
Shallow soil over rocks, open areas; sea-level to 800 ft alt. Flowers October to early
December.
Distribution:
Northern Cyprus: Kyrenia, the Karpas. Mediterranean region widespread.
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From:
Hallliday, S., & Lushington, L., (1988), Flowers of Northern
Cyprus, Angus Hudson Ltd, London. |
