Moraea Bellendenii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Onion Some species produce natural biocides

Some species produce natural biocides (especially alkaloids) to deter or even kill animals that would eat them

with single flowers at or near the crown

It is also said to have some great health benefits

Greenish grey to whitish grey colour and smoothness is evident on the young stems

transverse ridges and yellow- brown corky specks

Moraea Bellendenii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Onion Some species produce natural biocidesMoraea is a genus in the Iridaceae family. Most of the 195 species of Moraea are found in sub Saharan Africa. 123 species are found in the Cape Floral Province of South Africa. Growing to 1 metre with a solitary long trailing leaf. Sown in autumn expect the yellow flowers to appear in the early summer. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.