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Gethyllis spiralis

Plants

Family: Amaryllidaceae · Genus: Gethyllis

Gethyllis spiralis

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Gethyllis spiralis, commonly called koekmakranka, is a bulbous plant endemic to the Sandveld of the Cape Province of South Africa. It is much sought after for its enticingly scented fruit that it bears underground. It is recognisable by its spiralling grey-green strap-like leaves.

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Growing details and traits for Gethyllis spiralis in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.