Lady's Hand

Cyanella amboensis

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Basic Information

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Genus: cyanella

Plant ID (slug): cyanella-amboensis

Numeric ID: 20348

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Cyanella amboensis is a BULB. It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

S. Africa.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cyanella amboensis Lady's Hand