Eremurus stenophyllus var. aurantiacus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEremurus stenophyllus, the narrow-leaved foxtail lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to central Asia.
Description
A bulb plant. It is a clumping plant. The leaves are strap like. They hang down. The flower stem is covered with fine hairs in its lower part. The flowers are yellow.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable in Pakistan.
Traditional Uses
It is used as vegetable in Pakistan.
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Distribution
It grows between 900-2600 m altitude. They need well drained soil and full sun. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Baluchistan, Central Asia, Himalayas, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkestan,
Notes
There are about 50 Eremurus species. It has also been put in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Morley, B. & Everard, B., 1970, Wild Flowers of the World. Ebury press. Plate 50
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
