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Geophyte discussions => Mystery Bulbs => Topic started by: latsyrc18940 on December 14, 2022, 05:51:19 PM

Title: Massonia?
Post by: latsyrc18940 on December 14, 2022, 05:51:19 PM
I had this plant for many years, lost the tag, but I believe is Massonia , however which specie?I google and can not find the right match, can someone help?
Title: Re: Massonia?
Post by: Robert_Parks on December 14, 2022, 08:57:21 PM
Haemanthus albiflos
Title: Re: Massonia?
Post by: CG100 on December 15, 2022, 01:17:49 PM
Agreed - H. a. - virtually unmistakable for anything else.

A nice clone too, although it may be common enough outside of the UK.

The common one(s) here have smaller inforescences and none of the distinct stencilling on the bracts.
Title: Re: Massonia?
Post by: latsyrc18940 on December 16, 2022, 08:39:08 AM
Quote from: Robert_Parks on December 14, 2022, 08:57:21 PMHaemanthus albiflos
Thank you for helping ID this plant!!! will put new tag on so I won't forget
Title: Re: Massonia?
Post by: latsyrc18940 on December 16, 2022, 08:40:06 AM
Quote from: CG100 on December 15, 2022, 01:17:49 PMAgreed - H. a. - virtually unmistakable for anything else.

A nice clone too, although it may be common enough outside of the UK.

The common one(s) here have smaller inforescences and none of the distinct stencilling on the bracts.
Thanks!!!