Species within a genus

Genus: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ORNITHOGLOSSUM (G)
Snake Lily (Le)
Family: COLCHICACEAE
ornis, = a bird;
ornith-,= pertaining to birds, bird-like;
glossa, = the tongue.
(narrow tepals)
(LS, BL, Le)
Ornithoglossum viride (La)
Cape Poison Onion, Geelslangkop, Yellow Slangkop (PS)
Location: (F)
vireō, = to be green or verdant; to be fresh, vigorous or lively; to flourish, bloom;
-idus, = indicates a state or an action in progress (-ish’).
viridis, viride, = green.
(ld, BL)