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Cyrtanthus contractus

Cyrtanthus contractus N.E.Br.
Cyrtanthus contractus
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Cyrtanthus contractus is a species in the Amaryllidaceae family, first described in 1921 by N.E.Br. It is native to regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland.

Description

Cyrtanthus contractus belongs to the genus Cyrtanthus within the Amaryllidaceae family. The species was formally described in 1921 by N.E.Br. Its natural distribution spans several regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. This plant is part of a group known for its bulbous growth habit and flowering characteristics typical of the Amaryllidaceae family.

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Northern Provinces · Swaziland

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