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South African Native Plants

Sun Star

20 years ago

I bought a potted flower at the store the other day, it says its a Sun Star and is from South Africa. Its a bulb, about 15" tall, with a multiheaded flower that is bright orange with six petals, with light green leaves that look almost like amaryllis. Its a neat plant but I have no idea how to care for it, sorry I don't have a picture.

Lenore

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maddy_RSA
20 years ago
Hi Lenore,

Ornithogalum dubium perhaps?
Take a look at http://www.capeseedandbulb.com/hyacinth.html
Maddy

Here is a link that might be useful: O.dubium
qbirdy
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanx!! That is what my mystery plant is!! I looked all over for the name on the label but coulndt find it! Thank you again!! :D

Lenore
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