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rooiwortel
Scientific Name: Bulbine latifolia Spreng.
Synonym: Bulbine natalensis
Family: Liliaceae

Bulbine latifolia at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape Province, KwaZulu-Natal) Growth Habits: Clumping succulent rosettes, with leaves up to 14 inches long (35 cm) Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water Propagation: Division

The sap of this bulbine leaves has been used medicinally in a way similar to the Aloe vera gel.

Blooming Habits:
The Bulbine alooides has yellow flowers on a 2 feet tall inflorescence (60 cm).

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