Nerine undulata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Nerine |
| Species: | N. undulata
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Nerine undulata syn. N. crispa is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Amaryllidoideae of the family Amaryllidaceae, that is native to the eastern Cape of South Africa.[3] Growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall, it is a bulbous perennial with narrow grasslike leaves that are almost evergreen,[4] and umbels of 8-12 slender, crinkled pale pink or mid-pink flowers 5 cm across in autumn.
The Latin specific epithet undulata means “wavy, undulating”, in reference to the crinkled tepals of the flowers.[5]
A white-flowered cultivar, N. undulata (Flexuosa Group) ‘Alba’, has been given the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[6][7] It is hardy in mild or coastal areas of the UK, but requires a sunny, sheltered spot.
References[edit]
- ^ "Nerine undulata". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Nerine undulata". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Brickell, Christopher, ed. (2008). The Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 723. ISBN 9781405332965.
- ^ "Nerine Species Three". Pacific Bulb Society. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Nerine undulata (Flexuosa Group) 'Alba'". Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 67. Retrieved 12 April 2018.