Romulea bulbocodium (Iridaceae)

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Romulea bulbocodium
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The Romulea bulbocodium plant species is found in S. Europe - Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, to N. Africa. It is a member of the Iridaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Romulea bulbocodium
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  (L.)Sebast.&Mauri.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.05

Habitat:  Sandy and rocky places near the sea, also in scrub to 1000 metres[90].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained very sandy soil in full sun[90, 200]. Easily grown in a bulb frame but plants are not very long-lived outdoors in Britain[90]. Plants are fairly hardy, tolerating short periods of temperatures down to about -10°c, or perhaps a bit lower[200]. Plants need to be kept dry in the summer when they are dormant[90, 200]. Very variable in flower colour and size[90]. Individual flowers are short-lived, lasting about 3 days and only opening from midday to early evening[200]. Flowers can be of 2 sizes, the smaller ones being pollen-sterile[90].

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