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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in late summer when the plants are dormant[200].

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