Albuca

/ælˈbjuːkə/ noun

Definition

A genus of bulbous plants native to Africa and the Mediterranean, known for their ornamental flowers.

Etymology

From Latin albus meaning 'white,' likely referring to the typically white or pale flowers of plants in this genus.

Kelly Says

Albuca plants can 'walk' across the ground by sprouting new bulbs slightly offset from the parent bulb, making them a rare example of plants that actually migrate over time!

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