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Geophyte discussions => Mystery Bulbs => Topic started by: Jennifer Bailey on March 15, 2023, 04:15:11 PM

Title: I don't think this is Gladiolus trichonemifolius
Post by: Jennifer Bailey on March 15, 2023, 04:15:11 PM
I just had this bulb start to bloom and I don't think it is what it says it should be. It was from PBS 481 - 25 labeled as Gladiolus trichonemifolius. Does anyone have any clues? Plant identifier apps have not helped.

Thanks
Jenny
Title: Re: I don't think this is Gladiolus trichonemifolius
Post by: Uli on March 15, 2023, 04:43:48 PM
It looks like a Freesia to me, maybe of the former Lapeirousia group.
Any fragrance?
Otherwise I would not know 
Uli 
Title: Re: I don't think this is Gladiolus trichonemifolius
Post by: Jennifer Bailey on March 15, 2023, 05:31:08 PM
I had also thought a similarity to Freesia based on the grouping of the flower buds, but have never grown any apart from florists varieties, so very unfamiliar with them. Thanks for the pointer.
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