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Sternbergia clusiana

Sternbergia clusiana is a bulbous flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae, which is sometimes used as an ornamental plant. It has greenish-yellow flowers which appear in autumn.

Description

Sternbergia clusiana is native to the East Aegean Islands, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, the and Turkey. It grows in dry stony areas, including fields. The greenish-yellow flowers are produced in late autumn (October to November in their natural habitats). They are the largest flowers in the genus, with tepals of up to plus a slightly shorter tube. The grey-green leaves, which are 8–16 mm wide, appear after the flowers, in winter or early spring.

Cultivation

Sternbergia clusiana is not hardy in countries subject to frost. In that case, protection of a cold greenhouse or frame is recommended. It is propagated by bulb division.

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