Massonia echinata

Two pustulate & hairy green leaves appear in autumn from a buried bulb, soon followed by flowers with dark reddish anthers. Leaves die down in spring. Bright light is best, OK outdoors in mild areas, but keep dryish in summer.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Flower with red-brown anthers.

Note the hairs.

Massonia echinata

Two pustulate & hairy green leaves appear in autumn from a buried bulb, soon followed by flowers with dark reddish anthers. Leaves die down in spring. Bright light is best, OK outdoors in mild areas, but keep dryish in summer.

3.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK in warm, well-drained position in mild areas.

Flower with red-brown anthers.

Note the hairs.