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Massonia

Thunb. ex Houtt.
1780
hedgehog lilies
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Massonia is a genus of bulbous perennial flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae (also treated as the family Hyacinthaceae). It is native to southern Africa, and is found in localities such as Namaqualand with hot and dry summers, being dormant in summer and growing during winter. The genus Whiteheadia has been merged into Massonia. It is classed as a cryptophyte. The genus is named for Francis Masson, a Scottish botanist, gardener, and Kew Gardens’ first plant hunter....read more on Wikipedia.

37 Massonia species found, including:

Massonia amoenaeastern hedgehog lilyMassonia bifoliapagodalilyMassonia calvatasneeuberg hedgehog lilyMassonia depressahedgehog lilyMassonia echinataspiky hedgehog lilyMassonia etesionamibensisMassonia hirsutadune hedgehog lilyMassonia jasminiflorajasmine hedgehog lilyMassonia longipescoastal hedgehog lilyMassonia pseudoechinatatillite hedgehog lilyMassonia pustulatapimple hedgehog lilyMassonia pygmaeapygmy hedgehog lily2Massonia roggeveldensisroggeveld hedgehog lilyMassonia saniensissani hedgehog lilyMassonia sempervirensMassonia sessilifloraMassonia setulosarûens hedgehog lilyMassonia tenellanieuwoudtville hedgehog lilyMassonia triflorathree-flowered hedgehog lilyMassonia wittebergensisalpine hedgehog lily
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