Lady's hand
Cyanella hyacinthoides L.
Cyanella hyacinthoides L. is a cormous annual or perennial herb belonging to the family Tecophilaeaceae. It is native to the western regions of South Africa, including the Cape Provinces and Western Australia. The species was first described in 1754 and is known by the common name Lady's hand.
Description
Cyanella hyacinthoides is a member of the genus Cyanella and is characterized by its cormous growth habit. It is found in the geographic regions of AU, Cape Provinces, and Western Australia. This species has been identified as a superfluous name in some taxonomic discussions, but remains valid as a plant species within the Tecophilaeaceae family.
Other common names
Lady's hand
Distribution
AU · Cape Provinces · Western Australia
Synonyms
Cyanella capensisCyanella coeruleaCyanella pulchella