Drimia haworthioides
| Drimia haworthioides | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
| Genus: | Drimia |
| Species: | D. haworthioides
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| Binomial name | |
| Drimia haworthioides | |
Drimia haworthioides is a species of Drimia native to South Africa.[1]
Description
Bulbs
The bulbs of this plant resemble the Haworthia plant. They are mostly underground, with a small portion sometimes sticking above ground. The bulbs have oblong petals, and have meaty surface portions and thin bottoms connecting them to the single growth point in the middle.[1]
Leaves
The leaves of this plant are usually green and oval-shaped. Multiple leaves grow from a single growth point on each bulb. The leaves have trichomes which allow it to capture water.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Drimia haworthioides Baker | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "CAUDICIFORM Drimia haworthioides". bihrmann.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-10-09.