Bulbine lolita
Bulbine lolita is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Knersvlakte region of the Northern Cape province of South Africa.[1] It is the smallest known monocot succulent, measuring no more than 3/5ths inch (15 mm) wide by 1/4th inch (6 mm) in height. A recent discovery, it was unknown prior to 1999. It is also remarkable for its multicolored leaves.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Bulbine |
| Species: | B. lolita |
| Binomial name | |
| Bulbine lolita S.A.Hammer | |
References
- "Bulbine lolita S.A.Hammer". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- Hammer, Steven (1 March 2006). "Bulbine lolita". Cactus and Succulent Journal. 78 (2): 70–72. doi:10.2985/0007-9367(2006)78[70:BLAPBF]2.0.CO;2. ISSN 0007-9367. S2CID 85220695.
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