Ledebouria cooperi is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to South Africa,[2] also called Cooper's African hyacinth.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
| Genus: | Ledebouria |
| Species: | L. cooperi
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| Ledebouria cooperi | |
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Description
editThe flowers of Ledebouria cooperi are mostly lilac, pink, or purple.[2] The leaves are linear in shape, pointing upwards or spreading. The species is variable in appearance, particularly in the shape and colouring of the leaves.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Ledebouria cooperi (Hook.f.) Jessop". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Ledebouria cooperi (Hook.f.) Jessop". PlantZAfrica. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Venter, S. (2008). "Synopsis of the genus Ledebouria Roth (Hyacinthaceae) in South Africa". Herbertia. 62: 100 – via ResearchGate.