gloriosa
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Gloriosa is a genus of tuberous climbing plants from tropical Africa and Asia, in the Colchicaceae family. Twining stems cling using tendrils at the leaf tips and bear spectacular summer flowers with recurved, wavy-edged petals, often red and yellow. As the exact species is not specified for this item, this description remains at genus level: these plants grow in sun, in rich, well-drained soil, needing winter protection outside mild climates; all parts of the plant are toxic.
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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