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Hessea stellaris
sambreeltjie, Maartblom
Bulbous perennial that produces a small umbrella-like inflorescence (about 10cm in diameter) in autumn after early rain. Flowers are pink and star-shaped on long pedicels. The fruits are composed of three to four rounded knob-like compartments. Two linear leaves appear on the ground after the inflorescence has dried.
Distribution in the Hex
Renosterveld slopes towards the north east of the valley.
References
Acknowledgements
- Deon Palm, for sharing the location.