Saturday, October 24, 2009

Indigenous and flowering


This spring the clivias have been flowering later than usual, usual being September. They are a magnificent example
of the striking beauty of our indigenous plants, and these plants thrive in moist shady spots and do well in suburban gardens.
It is a highly poisenous plant and has been used for magical purposes in the African tradition.
Interestingly the porcupines, who love to eat bulbs, stay well away from the clivia plants!!

Clivia Minata
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