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grassnut
Scientific Name: Arachis prostrata
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Triteleia laxa: The Grassnut or Ithuriel's Spear
Triteleia laxa, formerly known as Brodiaea laxa, is a charming perennial known by several common names, most notably Grassnut and Ithuriel's Spear. Its delicate flowers and adaptability make it a fascinating plant.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant grows from a corm, which may be of interest to digging pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces funnel-shaped flowers that open as the linear leaves die down. These flowers are borne in clusters on a tall stalk, also known as a scape.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Triteleia laxa Benth.
- Common Names: Grassnut, Ithuriel's Spear, Common Triteleia, Triplet Lily, Blue Brodiaea, Bloomeria, Fool's Onion, Long Rayed Triteleia, Pretty Face, Starflower, Wild Hyacinth, Wally Basket 'Queen Fabiola'
- Family: Alliaceae
- Synonyms: Brodiaea laxa
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Triteleia laxa is a cormous perennial.
- It features linear basal leaves.
- It produces umbels of funnel-shaped flowers.
- The plant can grow to a height of 90 cm.
- The flowers are often deep blue, but can rarely be white.
Distribution and Habitat
- It thrives in heavy soils across various habitats.
Cultivation
- Plant corms 8cm deep in autumn.
- It prefers light, sandy, fertile soil.