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Drimia (Drimia)
Drimia species are usually deciduous, more rarely evergreen, growing from bulbs. The bulbs may be underground or occur on or near the surface. Each bulb has one to several leaves that are often dry by the time the flowers open. The inflorescence is in the form of a raceme, with one to many flowers. At least the lower inflorescence bracts have spurs (a characteristic of the tribe Urgineeae). The individual flowers generally last for only one to two days and have white to yellowish green or brown tepals that are either free or joined into a basal tube. The tepals often have a darker central keel. After fertilization, an ovoid capsule forms with several seeds in each locule. The seeds are black and winged.The broadly defined genus has about 100 species found in Africa, including Madagascar, the Mediterranean area and Asia. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Drimia
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Attributes of Drimia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Drimia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Drimia
Distribution of Drimia
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Distribution Map of Drimia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Drimia
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Drimia comprises bulbous plants that typically thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Basic care involves moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry between irrigations, and maintaining a warm environment without extreme temperatures. Common challenges include bulb rot and pests like mealybugs. Seasonal considerations dictate a dry, dormant period in winter and reduced watering in fall. Careful monitoring and adjustments to lighting and watering are necessary to accommodate the growth in spring and summer.
Exploring the Drimia Plants
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8 most common species：
Sea squill
Sea squill is a flowering perennial that grows from a bulb. In the fall, the tall leaves die back and make way for the flower spike of red or white clustered petals. This plant is poisonous and has been used in the making of rat poison.
Drimia multisetosa
Drimia multisetosa displays tufts of long, slender leaves that emerge from a bulbous base, a striking adaptation to its dry native habitats. This perennial's tall, unbranched stems showcase dense clusters of small, resilient flowers, often a soft hue of pink or white, attuned to attract pollinators in sparse terrain. Its multiple bristle-like setae provide a unique texture, aiding in water conservation and deterrence of herbivores.
Satin squill
Drimia elata is a perennial growing from a bulb with reddish scales and reaching a maximum height of 100 cm. The leaves are long (circa 25 cm) slender (1–2 cm) linear to narrowly lanceolate sometimes wavy with minute hairs especially along the margins. The inflorescence appears between winter and spring (southern hemisphere) after the leaves are already dry. It is borne on a scape up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and takes the form of a thin dense terminal raceme. The individual flowers are grey-white to purple-brown. They have recurved tepal lobes and dark blueish purple anthers. The flowers are pedicellate subtended by a bract with a small and distinctive spur near its base. The trilocular oblong fruit capsule contains the small ovate seeds.
Drimia capensis
Drimia capensis is a perennial bulbous plant thriving in the arid regions of southern Africa. It's known for its tall flower spikes that bear dense clusters of small, white to pinkish stars. These striking blooms emerge in late summer, perched atop the slender, leafless stalks, contrasting the dusty plains they call home. The plant's adaptations are tailored to survive long periods of drought, storing life-sustaining resources in its large underground bulb.
Drimia anomala
Drimia anomala is a perennial bulbous plant that thrives in rocky habitats. Its tall, slender flower stalks emerge from an underground bulb, bearing clusters of pale, star-shaped flowers with a green or purplish center. The lance-shaped leaves are seasonally deciduous, adept at conserving resources in arid climates. Drimia anomala's distinct floral structure serves as a beacon for pollinators in its native, dry terrain.
Drimia pancration
Drimia pancration is characterized by its tall, slender flowering stalks and bulbous base, typically thriving in rocky, Mediterranean habitats. Its narrow, strap-like leaves form a tuft at the base, which dies back as the white, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators and relaying its survival through seed across the arid terrain.
Drimia media
Drimia media is a perennial bulbous plant, thriving in the rocky, arid regions it calls home. Its long, slender leaves form a dense rosette around a central stalk, which in summer, gives rise to small, bell-shaped flowers. Remarkably, drimia media's bulb sits prominently above the soil, an adaptation likely to aid in temperature regulation and decrease the risk of rot in its dry habitat.
Drimia exuviata
Drimia exuviata is a perennial bulbous plant notable for its capacity to thrive in arid environments. Its bulb, predominantly subterranean, serves as a water reservoir, enabling survival during drought periods. The leaves are narrow, elongated, and appear seasonally, while the flowering stalks rise to display a modest array of star-shaped, typically white blossoms that attract pollinators despite harsh conditions.
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Sea squill
Sea squill
Sea squill is a flowering perennial that grows from a bulb. In the fall, the tall leaves die back and make way for the flower spike of red or white clustered petals. This plant is poisonous and has been used in the making of rat poison.
Drimia multisetosa
Drimia multisetosa
Drimia multisetosa displays tufts of long, slender leaves that emerge from a bulbous base, a striking adaptation to its dry native habitats. This perennial's tall, unbranched stems showcase dense clusters of small, resilient flowers, often a soft hue of pink or white, attuned to attract pollinators in sparse terrain. Its multiple bristle-like setae provide a unique texture, aiding in water conservation and deterrence of herbivores.
Satin squill
Satin squill
Drimia elata is a perennial growing from a bulb with reddish scales and reaching a maximum height of 100 cm. The leaves are long (circa 25 cm) slender (1–2 cm) linear to narrowly lanceolate sometimes wavy with minute hairs especially along the margins. The inflorescence appears between winter and spring (southern hemisphere) after the leaves are already dry. It is borne on a scape up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and takes the form of a thin dense terminal raceme. The individual flowers are grey-white to purple-brown. They have recurved tepal lobes and dark blueish purple anthers. The flowers are pedicellate subtended by a bract with a small and distinctive spur near its base. The trilocular oblong fruit capsule contains the small ovate seeds.
Drimia capensis
Drimia capensis
Drimia capensis is a perennial bulbous plant thriving in the arid regions of southern Africa. It's known for its tall flower spikes that bear dense clusters of small, white to pinkish stars. These striking blooms emerge in late summer, perched atop the slender, leafless stalks, contrasting the dusty plains they call home. The plant's adaptations are tailored to survive long periods of drought, storing life-sustaining resources in its large underground bulb.
Drimia anomala
Drimia anomala
Drimia anomala is a perennial bulbous plant that thrives in rocky habitats. Its tall, slender flower stalks emerge from an underground bulb, bearing clusters of pale, star-shaped flowers with a green or purplish center. The lance-shaped leaves are seasonally deciduous, adept at conserving resources in arid climates. Drimia anomala's distinct floral structure serves as a beacon for pollinators in its native, dry terrain.
Drimia pancration
Drimia pancration
Drimia pancration is characterized by its tall, slender flowering stalks and bulbous base, typically thriving in rocky, Mediterranean habitats. Its narrow, strap-like leaves form a tuft at the base, which dies back as the white, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators and relaying its survival through seed across the arid terrain.
Drimia media
Drimia media
Drimia media is a perennial bulbous plant, thriving in the rocky, arid regions it calls home. Its long, slender leaves form a dense rosette around a central stalk, which in summer, gives rise to small, bell-shaped flowers. Remarkably, drimia media's bulb sits prominently above the soil, an adaptation likely to aid in temperature regulation and decrease the risk of rot in its dry habitat.
Drimia exuviata
Drimia exuviata
Drimia exuviata is a perennial bulbous plant notable for its capacity to thrive in arid environments. Its bulb, predominantly subterranean, serves as a water reservoir, enabling survival during drought periods. The leaves are narrow, elongated, and appear seasonally, while the flowering stalks rise to display a modest array of star-shaped, typically white blossoms that attract pollinators despite harsh conditions.
Drimia sphaerocephala
Drimia sphaerocephala
Drimia sphaerocephala boasts a striking spheroidal bloom, perched atop a sturdy stalk, which emerges from a bulbous base. This hardy perennial plant is adapted to arid climates, flourishing in rocky soils. Its leaves are slender, long, and grow primarily at the base, forming a sparse rosette that helps minimize water loss. Given its tough constitution, drimia sphaerocephala thrives under the harsh scrutiny of the sun, displaying its vivid inflorescence mainly during spring.
Drimia calcarata
Drimia calcarata
Drimia calcarata is characterized by its tall, upright flowering stalks, each adorned with small, bell-shaped flowers. The foliage is typically a cluster of strappy leaves at the base, often lying flat against the ground to conserve moisture. Adapted to arid environments, its bulbous roots store water, enabling survival during droughts. The conspicuous flower spike emerges in response to seasonal rains, marking its unique survival strategy.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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More Genus
Drimia
Drimia
Drimia species are usually deciduous, more rarely evergreen, growing from bulbs. The bulbs may be underground or occur on or near the surface. Each bulb has one to several leaves that are often dry by the time the flowers open. The inflorescence is in the form of a raceme, with one to many flowers. At least the lower inflorescence bracts have spurs (a characteristic of the tribe Urgineeae). The individual flowers generally last for only one to two days and have white to yellowish green or brown tepals that are either free or joined into a basal tube. The tepals often have a darker central keel. After fertilization, an ovoid capsule forms with several seeds in each locule. The seeds are black and winged.The broadly defined genus has about 100 species found in Africa, including Madagascar, the Mediterranean area and Asia.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Drimia
Feedback
Attributes of Drimia
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Drimia
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Drimia Distribution of Drimia
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Distribution Map of Drimia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Drimia
Feedback
Drimia comprises bulbous plants that typically thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Basic care involves moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry between irrigations, and maintaining a warm environment without extreme temperatures. Common challenges include bulb rot and pests like mealybugs. Seasonal considerations dictate a dry, dormant period in winter and reduced watering in fall. Careful monitoring and adjustments to lighting and watering are necessary to accommodate the growth in spring and summer.
Exploring the Drimia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Sea squill
Sea squill is a flowering perennial that grows from a bulb. In the fall, the tall leaves die back and make way for the flower spike of red or white clustered petals. This plant is poisonous and has been used in the making of rat poison.
Drimia multisetosa
Drimia multisetosa displays tufts of long, slender leaves that emerge from a bulbous base, a striking adaptation to its dry native habitats. This perennial's tall, unbranched stems showcase dense clusters of small, resilient flowers, often a soft hue of pink or white, attuned to attract pollinators in sparse terrain. Its multiple bristle-like setae provide a unique texture, aiding in water conservation and deterrence of herbivores.
Satin squill
Drimia elata is a perennial growing from a bulb with reddish scales and reaching a maximum height of 100 cm. The leaves are long (circa 25 cm) slender (1–2 cm) linear to narrowly lanceolate sometimes wavy with minute hairs especially along the margins. The inflorescence appears between winter and spring (southern hemisphere) after the leaves are already dry. It is borne on a scape up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and takes the form of a thin dense terminal raceme. The individual flowers are grey-white to purple-brown. They have recurved tepal lobes and dark blueish purple anthers. The flowers are pedicellate subtended by a bract with a small and distinctive spur near its base. The trilocular oblong fruit capsule contains the small ovate seeds.
Drimia capensis
Drimia capensis is a perennial bulbous plant thriving in the arid regions of southern Africa. It's known for its tall flower spikes that bear dense clusters of small, white to pinkish stars. These striking blooms emerge in late summer, perched atop the slender, leafless stalks, contrasting the dusty plains they call home. The plant's adaptations are tailored to survive long periods of drought, storing life-sustaining resources in its large underground bulb.
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All Species of Drimia
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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