Eucomis pallidiflora - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Carrot red-to-orange flowers

red-to-orange flowers

Though generally stubbier with thinner walls

The fruits are not as pear shaped as other varieties

europaea = from Europe

The vines are prolific and very easy to grow in poor soil

Eucomis pallidiflora - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Carrot red-to-orange flowersEucomis is a southern African genus in the Hyacinthaceae family. The name is derived from the Greek word Eucomos, meaning "Beautifully Haired". Plants are commonly known as Pineapple lilies because in many of the species the blooms resemble a pineapple. They often have an unpleasant scent since they are pollinated by flies. Most of the species are found in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa, some at higher elevations. In cultivation they have