Ornithogalum Caudatum / Ornithogalum Longebracteatum / False Sea Onion, white flowers

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Ornithogalum Caudatum, or False Sea Onion, is a bulbous plant native to South Africa and looks very similar to an onion. The bulb grows above ground and will reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. The strap-like leaves are semi-succulent and will reach up to 36 inches (1 m) in length.

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Location: Istanbul University, Department of Biology, Botanical Garden, Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © Burcu Bora / Alamy / Afripics
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