Massonia
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Massonia is a genus of bulbous perennial flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae (also treated as the family Hyacinthaceae).[2] It is native to southern Africa,[1] and is found in localities such as Namaqualand with hot and dry summers, being dormant in summer and growing during winter.[3] The genus Whiteheadia has been merged into Massonia.[4] It is classed as a cryptophyte.
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Massonia | |
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Massonia pustulata in cultivation | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
Genus: | Massonia Thunb. ex Houtt.[1] |
Type species | |
Massonia depressa | |
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The genus is named for Francis Masson, a Scottish botanist, gardener, and Kew Gardens’ first plant hunter.[citation needed]