Biology:Nerine undulata

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Nerine undulata
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Nerine
Species:
N. undulata
Binomial name
Nerine undulata
(L.) Herb.,[1][2] 1820

Nerine undulata syn. N. crispa is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Amaryllidoideae of the family Amaryllidaceae, that is native to the eastern Cape of South Africa.[3] Growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall, it is a bulbous perennial with narrow grasslike leaves that are almost evergreen,[4] and umbels of 8-12 slender, crinkled pale pink or mid-pink flowers 5 cm across in autumn.

The Latin specific epithet undulata means “wavy, undulating”, in reference to the crinkled tepals of the flowers.[5]

A white-flowered cultivar, N. undulata (Flexuosa Group) ‘Alba’, has been given the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[6][7] It is hardy in mild or coastal areas of the UK, but requires a sunny, sheltered spot.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15522653 entry