Numidian Squill
NameNumidian Squill
Species NameDrimia maritima
Common NameNumidian Squill
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (in ground)
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressmooth stem, upright growth
Foliage TypeNot visible
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesTall, dense raceme of white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers; characteristic of a bulbous plant flowering before foliage appears.
Description
This specimen, identified as Numidian Squill, is a bulbous plant displaying a tall, robust flowering stalk densely packed with numerous small, star-shaped white flowers, each featuring a prominent yellow center. The flowers are arranged in a raceme, with buds appearing lower on the stalk and fully open flowers towards the top. This is not a bonsai specimen.
